Chambers Review
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Projects & Energy: Domestic - France
What the Team is Known For
CGR Avocats has a robust team adept at handling a variety of regulatory and contentious matters in the energy sector. The firm offers a wide array of expertise in renewable energy and project development. The team represents clients in both the public and private sectors.
Strengths
The client service was excellent. It is one of the firms that really has an understanding of the energy sector.
The team have demonstrated good expertise, availability, pragmatism and efficiency.
The lawyers are really on top of the projects. They have the experience and deliver high-quality work. They also have a strong technical understanding.
Work Highlights
CGR Avocats advised GazelEnergie in relation to the temporary recommissioning of the Saint-Avold coal-fired power plant.
Notable practitioners
Fabrice Cassin is a renowned energy practitioner with an array of expertise. He assists with litigation, transactional advice, regulatory issues and project developments in the renewable, nuclear power and natural resources sectors.
Fabrice Cassin is by far the best energy lawyer in France. He finds innovative solutions, knows the regulations and is highly respected at government agency level.
Up-and-coming partner François Versini-Campinchi joins the rankings due to his experience handling a wide array of matters relating to renewable energies including wind, photovoltaic energy and hydropower. He is also adept at handling contentious cases in the energy sector.
François Versini-Campinchi is excellent.
He provides good and high-quality advice.
