Founded in Paris in 1920, Gide is a leading international law firm with 12 offices spread throughout the world.
Gide is physically present in six regions of the world, with 11 offices, enabling it to act on cases globally.
Gide offers a practical and personalised approach to energy law. In France and throughout the world, we assist secondary sector players (manufacturers, logistics companies, industrial consumers and suppliers) and investors wishing to secure their gas and electricity projects. Our multi-disciplinary team is recognised in both advisory and litigation assistance.
In the infrastructure sector, we act during the acquisition of renewable energy projects as well as during the establishment of energy infrastructure project documentation (construction and maintenance contracts, financing contracts, regulatory and tax aspects). We prepare and negotiate agreements for connection, operation and access to the producer’s transmission network. We assist suppliers on formalising their offers, validating their general conditions of sale and their contractual negotiations.
We act during the audit, we advise public bodies and operators on their analysis of electricity and natural gas distribution concessions.
We represent the electricity and gas market players before national and European courts and authorities alike.
Experience includes:
Gide Loyrette Nouel's highly respected team counts Halliburton and E&P Energy among its client roster, and advises on major joint ventures, share acquisitions and contractual agreements. Samy Laghouati oversees the team and is highly skilled in the aforementioned areas, with expertise in both traditional and renewable energy projects. Highlights included advising on Total's joint venture with the publicly owned Sonatrach concerning the development of a major petrochemical project.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Algeria
