The international reference guide, Chambers & Partners, has just unveiled its 2021 list of the most important players in the legal market.

This year again, our firm is listed in several categories:

Corporate / M&A

Band  3

BCTG AVOCATS acts for both buyers and sellers and advises on domestic and cross-border mandates. The team is particularly popular with clients from the energy sector. The lawyers handle acquisitions, sales and joint venture exits as well as incorporations.

Clients describe the lawyers as « very reliable, efficient and smart practitioners with a problem-solving approach. »

Projects & Energy: Domestic

Band  3

BCTG Avocats regularly represents large corporates before the French courts in contentious issues relating to the renewable energy sector. The team boasts particular expertise in wind, solar and hydroelectric projects, offering further strength in mining mandates. The law firm offers additional experience in M&A, refinancing and regulatory matters.

One client highlights the firm’s « very good knowledge of the wind sector, » further praising the team’s « reliability of analysis and highly appreciated availability. »

Another interviewee lauds the lawyers’ « responsiveness, competence, attention to detail and personalised support. »

Intellectual property: Trade mark & Copyright

Band 4

Gaëlle Bloret-Pucci often acts for clients on brand protection and copyright infringement matters, whether contentious or non-contentious. Sources say: « She is not only legally strong, but also focused on finding an adequate solution and able to work well with demanding clients. »

Projects & energy: domestic

Band 2

Paul Elfassi has extensive expertise in French energy regulatory matters, and regularly advises domestic corporates. He also has experience assisting investment funds with acquisitions of energy portfolios. He is described by clients as « one of the leading lawyers in renewable energy, » and they add: « He is an extremely good negotiator. »