Linklaters
Linklaters hired Fanny Mahler, who was previously with Magenta, in September 2023 to head its practice after former practice head Pierre Guillot left the profession. Mahler joins a stable and cohesive public law team that includes counsel Pierre Sikorav. The public law team is an essential component of the firm’s thriving project practice and the team works hand-in-hand with its project finance colleagues on large transport and energy projects in France and Africa. The public law team also has strong regulatory advice that notably provides key guidance to leading companies on Russian sanctions and foreign investment authorisations.
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Testimonials
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‘Unique combination of technical skills and excellence in relationship building. Their strengths lie in their proactivity and deep knowledge of our business and transaction history, allowing them to anticipate our needs and offer tailor-made solutions.'
'The team is resolutely innovative, particularly in their promotion of diversity and their method of collaboration, extremely flexible and accommodating to our constraints.’
‘Pierre Sikorav particularly stands out, as his excellent technical knowledge, paired with a strong understanding of our business and needs, ensure that he is always well-prepared and informed, allowing him to provide top-notch legal advice. They have strong interpersonal relationships.'
'Pierre Sikorav doesn't just see us as projects or cases; he sees us as partners in a journey, ensuring a fruitful collaboration based on trust and mutual respect. His pragmatic and efficient approach allows him to provide clear, actionable advice. Furthermore, when it comes to managing challenging projects involving numerous stakeholders, He excels in coordination and communication, ensuring that everyone is aligned and informed. ’
‘Very innovative team in its communication and support.’
‘Pierre Sikorav is a rising star who always makes the effort to translate legal issues into our operational issues. ’
Key clients
- Boralex
- Bpifrance
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
- French Ministry for the Environment
- GuarantCo
- Helexia SA
- Intermarché
- Meridiam
- NGE Concessions
- Rio Tinto Iron Ore Atlantic Limited
- RWE AG
- SMBC Bank International plc
- Société Générale
- Solvay Energy Services
- The European Investment Bank
- The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Work highlights
- Advised on the competitive bidding process, the signing of the concession contract, and the limited-recourse financing advising the lenders of the A69 motorway.
- Advised the lenders (Société Générale Cameroun, Société Commerciale de Banque Cameroun et Société Générale) on the local currency financing of a PPP involving the construction, maintenance and operation of 14 new toll booths in Cameroon.
- Advised Bpifrance in the structuring and contracting of the Renewable Energy Guarantee Fund (GER), announced by the French government in November 2022.
Lawyers
Rising stars
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fanny Mahler