CREDENTIALS

ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION – SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Decarbonised industries

  • Advising Eneralys on the legal aspects of deploying a national network for decentralised green hydrogen production.
  • Advising Eneralys on the legal aspects of developing the first renewable-hydrogen production site in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
  • Advising Eneralys on its Series A fundraising with an impact investment fund.
  • Advising Energy Observer SAS on two new industrial and innovative technological projects: the EO2 project, the first zero-emission liquefied-hydrogen feeder container ship designed to contribute to the decarbonisation of heavy maritime transport; and the EO3 project, a unique research vessel conceived to embody the maritime energy transition and to lead the major international expedition “In Search of Carbon Neutrality” (2025–2033). The mandate included structuring capex financing (€107M and €14M in equity and tax-lease financing), value-sharing mechanisms, drafting and negotiating the various agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and coordinating all legal, tax, employment, IP and financial teams involved.
  • Advising a player in energy efficiency and building decarbonisation on a growth-capital transaction combining refinancing and fundraising, in the context of court-supervised conciliation proceedings and strategic repositioning.
  • Advising the industrial subsidiary of the Energy Observer group on the launch of industrial sites in the Paris region dedicated to the production of hydrogen-powered electric generators.
  • Advising the industrial subsidiary of the Energy Observer group on its progressive acquisition of a stake in a French leader in energy-integration systems.
  • Advising the industrial subsidiary of the Energy Observer group on its €20M Series A fundraising to finance its industrial development.
  • Advising the industrial subsidiary of the Energy Observer group on its €46M Series B fundraising to pursue its industrial expansion.
  • Advising Energy Observer group companies on the implementation of management packages for key executives.
  • Advising the founder of an energy-transition company on the purchase of his co-founder’s shares, in the context of a capital restructuring designed to support a scale-up. We acted in the entire process, including negotiation of the economic and legal terms of the exit.
  • Advising and representing an executive and shareholder of a leading group in the ecological transition sector.

CSR

Latin America

  • Supporting economic, social and cultural actors in the implementation of integrated sustainability models.
  • Advising on community governance, energy transition and ESG compliance.
  • Structuring consultation mechanisms, impact analyses and the development of responsible initiatives.

Asia

  • Analysis of maritime disputes and regional sovereignty issues (Montego Bay Convention, dispute-settlement mechanisms).
  • Study of exclusive economic zone delimitations and geopolitical dynamics in the South China Sea.
  • Advising on ethical governance of emerging technologies, transparency, sustainable resource management and ESG-related supply-chain due diligence.
  • Comparative analysis of international instruments and arbitral practices in the Asian context.

Multilateral Organisations (United Nations)

  • Strategic support to an NGO with consultative status before ECOSOC.
  • Contribution to the process which, with the support of a Member State, led to the adoption of the International Day of Living Together in Peace, proclaimed by Resolution A/RES/72/130 of 8 December 2017.
  • Work on institutional strategy, legal architecture and the structuring of technical submissions.
  • Deployment of a methodological framework to support engagement with UN decision-making bodies, in accordance with the legal and diplomatic charter governing Member States.

Europe

  • Advising on sustainable finance and interpretation of the European taxonomy. 
  • Supporting ESG reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Drafting ethical charters, integrity frameworks and governance mechanisms for cultural, educational and public institutions.

Africa

  • Supporting infrastructure projects incorporating community participation and impact management.
  • Advising on regenerative agriculture, sustainable certification and socio-environmental governance.
  • Ensuring alignment with applicable international standards and frameworks.

Maghreb

  • Developing environmental-governance frameworks for natural areas and sensitive sectors.
  • Implementing sector-specific CSR policies and international compliance mechanisms.
  • Supporting the creation of internal committees on ethics, transparency and oversight.

Oceania

  • Advising on the integration of Indigenous stewardship principles into business models.
  • Supporting the development of climate-adaptation, resilience and territorial risk-management plans.
  • Analysing associated environmental, institutional and socio-cultural issues.

North America

  • Legal and strategic support for partnerships with Indigenous communities.
  • Advising on shared governance, value-sharing and ethical-technology frameworks.
  • Developing internal policies on responsible innovation, data protection and digital-risk management.

Indian Subcontinent

  • Structuring multi-stakeholder partnerships in water, sanitation and essential services.
  • Supporting institutional, regulatory and collaborative engagement processes.

Certification & international Standards

  • Advising on regenerative agriculture, sustainable certification and socio-environmental governance in Africa.
  • Ensuring alignment with applicable international standards and frameworks in Africa.
  • Integrating social, environmental and ethical standards into cultural and creative industries in the Indian subcontinent.