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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s energy and infrastructure practice pairs ‘great creativity and a deep understanding of complex subjects’, making it a stand-out advisor to energy operators, investors, and concessionaires on high-value mandates. Projects expert Amir Jahanguiri heads the team and is regularly entrusted by leading domestic infrastructure clients on development and financing matters in the electricity and heat spaces. A key contact for ’clear and effective advice’ in the energy and electricity segments, Antoine Bouzanquet acts for lenders, investors, and sponsors in the development and financing of domestic renewable generation and storage assets.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Their knowledge of the sector, experience and quality of negotiation allowed us to move forward very efficiently. They know how to listen and collaborate.'

  • ‘An available team with a knowledgeable and pragmatic approach, bringing an understanding of financial issues beyond the legal aspects.’

  • ‘On innovative and complex energy projects, the Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP team has demonstrated a strong capacity for adaptation that has met the expectations of lenders and the borrower and its shareholders, helping to make risky operations bankable.’

  • ‘Very specific expertise in the sector from a technical, corporate and human perspective. Great ability to adapt to cases and provides commitment alongside the client.’

  • ‘The Willkie Farr & Gallagher team is one of the best in the Paris market. Responsiveness, creativity, operational vision are among their many qualities.'

  • ‘Excellent consulting team at the forefront of energy and energy transition issues. Great creativity and a deep understanding of complex subjects. Very high professionalism, availability and responsiveness.’

  • ‘Antoine Bouzanquet provides clear and effective advice. He finds simple and innovative solutions in complex cases, taking into account commercial and operational constraints in order to provide balanced and relevant solutions for all parties.’

Key clients

  • Ardian
  • BBVA
  • BW Ideol
  • Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
  • CNP Assurances
  • Credit Agricole CIB
  • EDF Renewables
  • Hydrogène de France
  • La Banque Postale
  • Meridiam
  • NeoT Green Mobility
  • Nareva
  • Qair
  • Société Générale
  • STOA Infra & Energy

Work highlights

  • Representing the lenders selected by Qair International in connection with the development and financing of a 50MW renewable hydrogen unit in Port-la-Nouvelle.
  • Advised Voltalia, an international player in renewable energies, and a multi-source electricity producer, in the financing of its portfolios of renewable projects in France and in the UK.
  • Advised Meridiam in connection with its investment in the French EV-battery start-up Verkor as part of the record €2 billion Series C fundraising for the financing of its first battery gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, and the project financing of the Project.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners: Energy projects
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Amir Jahanguiri

Other key lawyers

Antoine Bouzanquet