As well as its expertise in energy sector regulation and the use of natural resources, Gide also offers its clients top-tier legal expertise on the construction, operation and financing of energy generation, transmission and distribution infrastructures, in France and throughout the world.
On a daily basis, Gide teams are called upon by governments, independent generators, power-intensive industries, constructors, network operators, investment funds and financial institutions to work on all types of infrastructure projects, covering the entire spectrum of energy generation: nuclear energy, thermal and hydroelectric power and renewable energies.
Gide is involved in the drafting of legislation for this sector, as well as in legal auditing, competitive bidding, drafting and negotiating generation, construction, operation and energy purchasing contracts, and in the structuring and implementation of financing agreements.
Gide is often involved in international power and energy projects in Africa, Brazil and the UK; it also has strong oil and gas and natural resources experience in Africa and Mongolia. The firm is also a key player for regulatory and litigation work and renewable energy projects in France, and is advising the winning consortium on Cestas’ 300MW photovoltaic solar project. EDF, Areva and Engie are also clients. John Crothers, François Krotoff and Stéphane Vernay are the key contacts for international projects, with Michel Guénaire and Thomas Courtel being recommended for domestic work..
Legal 500 EMEA 2016
Experience includes:
Experienced team dealing with both contractual and regulatory aspects of energy and mining. Gains high praise for its expertise regarding electricity on the French market and its experience in contentious work. 'The lawyers are very responsive with excellent knowledge of the market players and an ability to find solutions respecting the interests of the client.' Work highlights: Advised the EGL and its three contracting states, Burundi, the DRC and Rwanda, on the development of a 147MW hydropower plant on the Ruzizi river.
Chambers Europe 2016