Projects & Energy: International
Europe Guide 2024 : France
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Hogan Lovells enjoys a solid reputation in the French market, assisting with infrastructure and energy projects across Europe and Western Africa. The team has additional experience in oil and gas and renewable energy as well as transportation infrastructure. The practice acts mainly for financial institutions and energy suppliers, boasting further strength in corporate and litigious matters.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells acted for Themis Energy on the EUR200 million construction and operation of a 44 MW hydropower plant in Côte d'Ivoire.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I really like Hogan Lovells' ability to analyse, as well as its integration and good quality work."
"What I appreciate the most is the self-discipline and calmness of the team. It does not provoke heated discussions and deals with things calmly."
"Hogan Lovells is a very responsive firm. It has strong qualities in analysis and is very impressive in its work."
"Hogan Lovells demonstrated a solid and constant ability to find solutions to complex situations within a short timeframe."
"Hogan Lovells has outstanding insight into French legislation and regulations and the ability to identify crucial matters and problems during detailed discussions with many counterparties."
"I really like Hogan Lovells' ability to analyse, as well as its integration and good quality work."
"What I appreciate the most is the self-discipline and calmness of the team. It does not provoke heated discussions and deals with things calmly."
"Hogan Lovells is a very responsive firm. It has strong qualities in analysis and is very impressive in its work."
"Hogan Lovells demonstrated a solid and constant ability to find solutions to complex situations within a short timeframe."
"Hogan Lovells has outstanding insight into French legislation and regulations and the ability to identify crucial matters and problems during detailed discussions with many counterparties."
Notable Practitioners
Christine Le Bihan-Graf is noted for her experience handling the regulatory aspects of transactional and contentious mandates. She is particulary active in the electricity, renewable energy and gas sectors. She joined Hogan Lovells in April 2024.
"Christine Le Bihan-Graf is a very good lawyer."
Olivier Fille-Lambie continuously enjoys a strong presence in the market. He advises on the financing and development of energy and infrastructure projects in African countries. He also assists with concession matters.
"Olivier Fille-Lambie is well appreciated by clients."