Industry focus: Energy

Linklaters

Client Satisfaction

Described as a ‘cornerstone of the energy sector in Europe’, Linklaters’ far-reaching practice includes advice on energy regulatory and competition issues, project finance and structured products. The team is additionally praised for having the ‘full range of services needed to develop, finance, build and operate renewable energy projects in Africa and other parts of the world’. Practice head Bertrand Andriani draws frequent praise for his involvement with the development and financing of energy projects in France. François April is equipped to advise on mandates involving renewables and infrastructure assets. Global project finance transactions are firmly in the wheelhouse of Stephen Le Vesconte. Pierre Zelenko is regularly tasked with major merger control matters, while Bruno Derieux’s practice centres on corporate work in sectors including energy and infrastructure.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Linklaters is a cornerstone of the energy sector in Europe. It is always at the forefront of legal, commercial and technical innovation with detailed knowledge of market practices and very valuable risk allocation.’
‘In Paris, Samuel Bordeleau navigates the murkiest waters with mastery and creativity.'
‘It was very pleasant to work with the team, despite the high-stakes context of the case.’
‘Samuel Bordeleau is great at pushing new ideas and knowing how to defend them with strength and intelligence.’
‘Linklaters' Paris team offers the full range of services needed to develop, finance, build and operate renewable energy projects in Africa and in other parts of the world. Partners like François April can cover the finance side, while Aymeric Voisin is excellent on the project side.’
‘I have experience in particular with Aymeric Voisin in connection with the development and project financing of renewable energy projects in Africa. Aymeric is both technically excellent, and a dynamic and committed advisor.’

Key clients

Vauban Infrastructure Partners
NW Storm
Kouros Investment
Eurazeo
Marguerite
RES (now QEF)
Nexans
Lhyfe
Legrand
Bpifrance
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
The European Investment Bank (EIB)
Yunneng Wind Power Company Ltd
Glencore Energy UK Limited
Boralex
The Export-Import Bank of Korea
Africa Finance Corporation
Bpifrance
Helexia SA
Q Energy

Work highlights

Advised NW Storm, France's first energy transition unicorn, on its latest fundraising, valuing the group at €1.5 billion.
Advised the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and a syndicate of 16 banks on all aspects of the landmark limited-recourse financing of the 488 MW Îles d'Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farm.
Advised Lhyfe, a French pure player specialised in the production of green hydrogen, on its initial public offering and listing on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris.

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