Energy and natural resources
In the dynamic and evolving energy and natural resources sector, we support companies, investors, public institutions, and specialized actorsin renewable energy, energy transition, and resource management.
Our services covera wide range of areas, including regulatory compliance in wind, hydrogen, and biomass sectors, project financing, and mergers and acquisitions in energy. Whether assisting with supply contracts, structuring energy communities, managing land rights through long-term leases, or optimizing the tax efficiency of energy investments, our expertise addresses the specific needs of all stakeholders involved in energy transitions.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
We handle energy and natural resources disputes, including litigation related to real estate development contracts, long-term leases, and construction rights, defending our clients’ interests before competent courts.
Regulations for Electricity, Gas, Hydrogen, and Storage
We advise clients on compliance with regulations governing electricity, gas, hydrogen, and energy storage. Our work includes addressing current standards and optimizing projects to anticipate regulatory developments.
Banking and Finance Law
We provide expertise in financing energy projects, including structuring funds for renewable energy projects such as wind and biogas, integrating development contracts, and offering guarantees to maximize investment profitability.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
We assist in mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector, particularly for renewable energy projects, such as collective self-consumption initiatives and energy communities, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the process.
Energy Law and Commercial Contracts
We specialize in drafting and negotiating contracts for supply, aggregation, and energy projects involving biomass, renewable heat, and e-fuels, offering tailored solutions to meet client needs.
Energy Project Contracts
We support clients in structuring contracts for energy projects, including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts, real estate development agreements for renewable energy sites, and long-term leases for solar and agrivoltaic projects.
Public Law
Our public law expertise supports energy infrastructure projects, including public tenders for renewable energy and concession contracts, ensuring compliance with public procurement rules and regulatory frameworks.
Construction and Real Estate Law
We advise on construction and real estate matters for energy projects, including construction leases and long-term leases, ensuring secure infrastructure development in compliance with environmental standards.
Environmental Law
We assist energy projects in complying with environmental obligations, focusing on ecological impact, natural resource protection, and sustainability in renewable energy development.
Corporate Law
We help energy companies with corporate structuring, including energy communities and cooperative models for collective self-consumption projects, ensuring proper legal organization and compliance.
Tax Law
We assist clients in optimizing the tax structure of their energy projects, including tax credits for biomass and renewable energy investments and exemptions for sustainable energy contracts.
Real Estate Law
Our experts assist with managing commercial leases, long-term leases, and construction leases for energy infrastructure, addressing energy production and storage needs while ensuring the sustainability of investments.
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De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés has a cross-disciplinary team capable of offering a wide range of expertise and covering numerous sustainable and renewable energy sectors. The firm supports a wide range of customers in their projects in France, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.