Headed by the highly experienced Romaric Lazerges, A&O Shearman has a strong involvement in the energy transition sector, advising on several major new initiatives concerning the development of hydrogen, car battery factories and CO2 capture and storage projects. The public law team is also acting in high-stakes renewables tariffs disputes before the highest administrative courts, and its ability to combine strength with the firm's project finance practice ensures that it is a strong choice for France’s largest renewable wind projects. The team also handles major transport projects and regulatory matters impacting industrial sectors including media and healthcare. The team also regularly supports the M&A team and is involved in France’s first climate change proceedings. Leading corporations, sponsors and lenders are clients. Other key names in the team include recently promoted partner Arthur Sauzay , who has a strong focus on environment issues, and counsel Luc Lamblin.
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‘Good availability and the quality of work.'
‘Romaric Lazerges is very present in files and provides personalized advice.’
Key clients
- Agence Française de Développement
- Agence des Participations de l’Etat (APE)
Work highlights
- Advising TTR and 19 other companies in the renewable sector in proceedings against an order of the French Government which modifies the regime of contract revenues.
- Advising Les Eoliennes en Mer (Engie, EDPR, CDC) on its first Offshore wind project to reach financial close.