Projects & Energy: International
Europe Guide 2024 : France
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Clifford Chance's projects and energy teams form part of an international powerhouse with excellence in the development and financing of infrastructure and energy projects on a global scale, covering the domestic French market, Europe, Asia and Africa. The teams are well versed in domestic projects and energy transactions. Clifford Chance's lawyers possess notable expertise in key fields such as oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, and transportation. The team assists lenders, borrowers, sponsors and developers, as well as governmental entities. The practice is particularly present on complex matters involving large groups of lenders. The team leverages significant international resources thanks to its worldwide network of offices.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised a group of lenders, including Asian Development Bank and EBRD, on the financing of the 500 MW Zarafshan wind power project in Uzbekistan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Clifford Chance team is very skilful in addressing complex matters and in finding a balanced way to protect the interests of clients."
"The law firm is very comprehensive, competent and practical and it can synthesise issues very effectively for commercial clients. It has really unparalleled understanding of how the French government operates."
"Clifford Chance understands exactly what it is doing and understands our perspective and needs very well."
"Clifford Chance is very strong commercially. It has the ability to make strong commercial recommendations."
"The team is effective at coordinating the various parties, dealing with the issues, getting things done in an efficient manner within the project timing and understanding the various restrictions of the organisations."
"The Clifford Chance team is very skilful in addressing complex matters and in finding a balanced way to protect the interests of clients."
"The law firm is very comprehensive, competent and practical and it can synthesise issues very effectively for commercial clients. It has really unparalleled understanding of how the French government operates."
"Clifford Chance understands exactly what it is doing and understands our perspective and needs very well."
"Clifford Chance is very strong commercially. It has the ability to make strong commercial recommendations."
"The team is effective at coordinating the various parties, dealing with the issues, getting things done in an efficient manner within the project timing and understanding the various restrictions of the organisations."
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Giustini has extensive experience handling international projects both in Africa and Europe. He is highly sought after for his advice on oil and gas and renewable energy mandates.
"Anthony Giustini is top of the class."
Daniel Zerbib has a strong presence in the domestic project finance markets, with work involving energy and infrastructure projects such as offshore wind farms, motorways and solar assets.
"Daniel Zerbib is able to push negotiations when needed. He is very experienced and able to act."
"In my opinion, he is the number one lawyer in Paris in terms of financing."
"Daniel Zerbib has a lot of experience and is very pragmatic in trying to find solutions."
"Daniel Zerbib is one of the best on the market at the moment. He is very easy to work with, easy-going, nice and one of the most experienced project finance lawyers you could find in Paris."
Delphine Siino Courtin is a highly established practitioner with a strong reputation for her assistance with project development and financing in Africa, as well as with concession projects. She demonstrates particular expertise in renewable energy mandates, notably for the structuring of wind and solar mandates.
"Delphine Siino Courtin is an outstanding professional and impressively sophisticated."
Nikolaï Eatwell has a very broad international practice, with recent mandates encompassing Turkey, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe and Africa. He regularly advises governments and lenders on the development and financing of road infrastructure, energy plants and mines.
"Nikolaï Eatwell provides an excellent level of service and commercial awareness."
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