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published_at: "2026-01-26T10:20:39+00:00"
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excerpt: "Structuring and securing your infrastructure projects worldwide Infrastructure and energy projects present exceptionally complex legal, financial, and regulatory challenges. These operations require multidisciplinary expertise spanning energy, telecommunications, transportation, and mining, while integrating the economic, regulatory, and political specificities of each..."
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## Structuring and securing your infrastructure projects worldwide

Infrastructure and energy projects present exceptionally complex legal, financial, and regulatory challenges. These operations require multidisciplinary expertise spanning energy, telecommunications, transportation, and mining, while integrating the economic, regulatory, and political specificities of each territory.

We combine legal expertise with deep knowledge of local markets to structure greenfield and brownfield projects, negotiate strategic contracts, and support public-private partnerships. From initial due diligence to financing, from contractual execution to dispute resolution, we are involved at every stage.

Our clients (project developers, investment funds, financial institutions, governments) benefit from comprehensive legal coverage that secures their investments and accelerates the delivery of their infrastructure.

## *our* Capabilities

### (01) Project Finance

We structure complex project financings on an international scale. Our expertise covers the development of innovative financing structures, negotiation with financial institutions, and implementation of investment strategies tailored to each context. We work on financial documentation, security packages, and refinancing mechanisms. The goal: maximize value for our clients while ensuring bankability of operations in demanding legal and economic environments, whether involving multilateral or private financing.

### (02) Acquisitions and Joint Ventures

We assist with infrastructure asset acquisitions and the structuring of joint ventures in highly regulated sectors. Our work includes analysis of regulatory issues, legal due diligence, negotiation of contractual terms, and drafting of shareholders’ agreements. Each transaction is structured to strengthen our clients’ business strategies, ensure effective operational integration, and guarantee compliance with local and international legal standards. We ensure the balance of rights between partners and proper governance of the vehicles created.

### (03) Public-Private Partnerships

We develop public-private partnerships by ensuring optimal structuring of agreements to maximize mutual benefits and ensure their bankability. Our expertise covers the legal structuring of concession contracts, public service delegation agreements, and performance-based contracts, the establishment of effective governance frameworks, and the design of appropriate risk-sharing mechanisms. We work with public authorities and private investors to optimize the implementation and management of infrastructure and public services while maintaining contractual balance.

### (04) Regulatory and Public Law Matters

We assist our clients in navigating the regulatory complexities and public law challenges associated with infrastructure projects. Our expertise enables companies to comply with legal requirements while pursuing their strategic objectives. We handle administrative authorization procedures, building permits, environmental and social impact assessments, and urban planning law issues. Particular emphasis is placed on sustainable development, environmental risk management, and anticipating administrative litigation that could delay projects.

### (05) Obtaining Licenses for Regulated Sectors

We assist our clients in obtaining licenses and authorizations in the regulated sectors of energy, telecommunications, transportation, and mining. Our in-depth knowledge of international regulatory regimes and our expertise in authorization processes enable us to effectively overcome regulatory challenges. We prepare application files, manage relations with regulatory authorities, and provide follow-up through license issuance, thereby ensuring smooth project progression and compliance with critical deadlines for our clients.

### (06) Government Advisory

We advise governments and public institutions, focused on the development and implementation of regulatory frameworks conducive to economic development and the attraction of private investment. Our assistance includes drafting sector-specific legislation, structuring public infrastructure policies, and developing standard contractual models. We work closely with authorities to ensure that adopted policies are innovative, respectful of ecological balance, and favorable to investment and sustainable economic growth.

### (07) Innovative Decarbonization Projects for Industrial Operations

We support major industrial groups in adapting their production models to the challenges of ecological transition and decarbonization. Our approach aims to help these players measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and, where necessary, contribute to the development of carbon sinks. Our teams work across various sectors (chemicals, metallurgy, automotive, engineering) on complex and cross-border projects. We support the transformation and internationalization of operations, facilitated by our global network of partners, from contract negotiation to the realization of decarbonization initiatives.

Collective excellence

at the service of the

*highest standards.*

Team

[Guillaume Aubatier ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/guillaume-aubatier/)

[Nicolas Baverez ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/nicolas-baverez/)

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[Ergen Ege ( Counsel )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/ergen-ege/)

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- (01)Legal 500 2026 – France Industry focus : Energy
- (02)Chambers and Partners 2025 – Global Projects and energy
- (03)Legal 500 2025 – Global Industry focus : Energy

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## *FAQ*

### (01) How does a law firm specializing in projects and infrastructure secure the development phase of a major project?

The development phase of a major project (energy, transport, water, telecoms, defence) concentrates the most critical legal risks: permitting, administrative authorizations, land acquisition, competitive dialogue. Law No. 2023-175 of 10 March 2023 on the acceleration of renewable energy production simplified certain authorization procedures and strengthened the role of acceleration zones designated by local authorities. We advise developers, sponsors and public authorities on obtaining administrative authorizations, securing land rights, structuring tenders and managing competitive dialogue with contracting authorities.

### (02) How should you structure the financing of an infrastructure project?

Project finance rests on a complex contractual and financial architecture involving the project company (SPV), construction contracts (EPC, DBFM), operation and maintenance contracts, security interests and intercreditor agreements. We advise sponsors, lenders, export credit agencies and institutional investors on structuring and negotiating financing documents: term sheets, credit agreements, direct agreements, security packages and hedging. Working with our public law, environmental and tax teams, we cover the entire project finance cycle, from financial close to commissioning.

### (03) How should you draft and negotiate construction (EPC, DBFM) and operation (O&M) contracts for an infrastructure?

Construction and operation contracts for infrastructure projects (EPC, DBFM, O&M, concession agreements, administrative long leases) form the legal backbone of the project. Article L. 1111-2 of the French Public Procurement Code defines a concession contract as one by which the contracting authority entrusts the management of a public service or the design, construction and management of works for a fixed term, in exchange for the right to exploit the works or service. We draft and negotiate these complex contracts, structure risk allocation between parties and secure guarantee and indemnity mechanisms.

### (04) How should you manage contractual disputes and litigation arising from a major infrastructure project?

Major infrastructure projects generate complex disputes: contractor claims for cost or delay overruns, scope variation disputes, termination litigation, disputes over penalties and performance guarantees. These disputes simultaneously engage public law, private law and international arbitration rules. We represent sponsors, contractors, subcontractors and insurers before national courts, arbitral tribunals (ICC, LCIA, ICSID) and contractual dispute resolution boards (DAB, DAAB). Each case benefits from a legal strategy coordinated with technical analysis.

### (05) Why choose August Debouzy as your law firm for projects and infrastructure?

Sponsors, investors, lenders, contracting authorities and contractors entrust us with their most strategic projects in energy (renewable, nuclear, hydrogen), transport (rail, airports, roads), water, telecoms and defence. Our multidisciplinary team covers the entire project lifecycle: development, permitting, contractual and financial structuring, construction, operation and disputes. From Paris and Brussels, we coordinate projects in France and internationally, mobilizing expertise in public law, private law, financing and arbitration.