The environment team at BCTG Avocats shines above all on renewable energy projects, both on and offshore. The group’s support spans the full life cycle of projects, including permits, environmental assessments, installations monitoring, and waste management. Practice head Paul Elfassi focuses on environmental assessments, which cover protected species, biodiversity, and water quality, as well as regulatory matters and administrative litigation. Nelsie Bergès is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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- 'A dynamic, agile and available team.'
- 'Paul Elfassi and Nelsie Bergès are available, attentive to their clients and have in-depth knowledge.'
- 'Nelsie Bergès solution-oriented and analytical.'
Key clients
- EDF Renouvelables Group
- Total Energies
- Port Atlantique La Rochelle
- Valorem
- Total Eren
- Voltalia
- Jpee
- Vsb energies nouvelles
- Wpd
- Vinci Environnement
Work highlights
- Handled five claims brought before the administrative Courts by the Belgian State, the Flemish region, the cities of De Panne and Nieuport, and Ostende Port.
- Advised Newmont on all administrative procedures for obtaining mining titles and the renewal of these titles.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Elfassi