--- title: "Energy" id: "1915" type: "secteur" slug: "energy" published_at: "2026-01-20T10:23:47+00:00" modified_at: "2026-09-04T07:42:40+00:00" url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/secteur/energy/" markdown_url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/secteur/energy.md" excerpt: "0 0 Structuring tomorrow’s energy landscape The energy sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by the acceleration of the energy transition, the rapid expansion of renewable projects, the tightening of regulations, and the reshaping of value chains. Each project..." taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_696f57b3b9a8e" taxonomy_tax_secteur: - "Energy" --- ## **Structuring tomorrow’s energy landscape** The energy sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by the acceleration of the energy transition, the rapid expansion of renewable projects, the tightening of regulations, and the reshaping of value chains. Each project involves numerous stakeholders, complex authorizations, and sophisticated financial structures. We advise industrial operators, producers, investors, developers, and public institutions on a wide range of matters, including infrastructure acquisitions, project development, public-private partnerships (PPPs), financing, and litigation. Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain, from fossil resources to renewables, while integrating regulatory, environmental, and tax considerations. Our approach relies on multidisciplinary teams and an in-depth understanding of institutional mechanisms. We operate in France, Europe, and Africa to secure projects and turn regulatory constraints into drivers of competitiveness. ## *our*Interventions 01 ### Transactions We structure acquisitions and divestitures of operating companies, projects, and energy assets. Our work includes due diligence, warranty negotiations, the creation of joint ventures, and investments in offshore wind, solar, and infrastructure projects. 02 ### Energy Project Financing We structure project financing from initial setup through refinancing. Our work includes negotiations with lenders, structuring of securities, tax optimization, and coordination with advisors to accelerate closing and mitigate execution risks. 03 ### Project Development We support the development of energy and mining projects from design to operation. Each engagement includes legal structuring, negotiation of power purchase agreements, land security, and coordination with stakeholders. 04 ### Public-Private Partnerships We advise on the structuring and negotiation of PPPs in the energy sector. Our work covers contractual arrangements, risk allocation, financing, and relationships with granting authorities to ensure economic balance and operational viability. 05 ### Administrative and Regulatory Authorizations We manage the process for obtaining environmental, energy, and administrative authorizations. Our role includes identifying regulatory pathways, preparing applications, negotiating with authorities, and anticipating challenges to secure critical approvals. 06 ### Litigation and Arbitration We defend clients’ interests in disputes and arbitration related to energy projects. Our expertise covers contractual litigation, administrative appeals, environmental disputes, and international arbitration. Each strategy aims to protect assets and preserve business relationships. 07 ### Regulatory and Public Affairs Advisory We provide strategic advice on regulatory developments and assist clients in their relations with public institutions and regulatory bodies. Our team monitors and interprets trends across the renewable, fossil, and electricity sectors to help anticipate and adapt to changes in the regulatory environment. ## Contact Us ## *our* Business cases [Hardship Doctrine: A Double Victory In 2021 and 2022, the energy crisis upended the balance of gas supply contracts. The post-Covid recovery and the war in Ukraine drove prices to unprecedented levels, leaving suppliers and contracting authorities facing an untenable economic equation. We represented Gaz de Paris, a subsidiary of the Butagaz Group, before the… Read more](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/business-case/hardship-doctrine-a-double-victory/) ## *Latest* News [13/07/26 Deal 1 min August Debouzy Advises Pierre Brossollet and Arosco on RGREEN INVEST’s €52.4 Million Investment in GEOGREEN, the Holding Company of Arverne’s Founder August Debouzy advised Pierre Brossollet and Arosco on the strategic partnership between RGREEN INVEST and Pierre Brossollet, Founder and CEO of Arverne, a leading French geothermal solutions company listed on Euronext Paris’s regulated market. Under the partnership, RGREEN INVEST, through its INFRAGREEN V fund, invested €52.4 million in GEOGREEN, Pierre Brossollet’s holding company.](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/deal/8649/) [08/01/26 Deal 2 min August Debouzy advises GazelEnergie on exclusive discussions for the acquisition of green energy supplier ilek August Debouzy advised GazelEnergie, an energy supplier owned by the EPH Group of Daniel Křetínský, in connection with exclusive discussions with ilek, a supplier of green electricity and biogas, regarding its proposed acquisition.](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/deal/august-debouzy-advises-gazelenergie-on-exclusive-discussions-for-the-acquisition-of-green-energy-supplier-ilek/) [23/12/25 Deal 1 min August Debouzy advises TotalEnergies on the sale of its subsidiary GreenFlex to Oteis August Debouzy advised TotalEnergies on the sale of its subsidiary GreenFlex to the French consulting and engineering group Oteis, with a view to creating](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/deal/august-debouzy-advises-totalenergies-on-the-sale-of-its-subsidiary-greenflex-to-oteis/) [19/12/25 Deal 2 min August Debouzy advises SPIE on the signing of an agreement for the contemplated acquisition of Artemys August Debouzy advised SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy infrastructure and communications, as well as its French digital services subsidiary SPIE ICS, in connection with the signing of an agreement for the contemplated acquisition of 93% of the share capital of Artemys, a French expert in digital transformation.](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/deal/august-debouzy-advises-spie-on-the-signing-of-an-agreement-for-the-contemplated-acquisition-of-artemys/) [28/01/25 Deal 1 min August Debouzy Secures Landmark Application of the Hardship Doctrine for Gaz de Paris August Debouzy recently achieved two favorable rulings for Gaz de Paris before the Paris Administrative Court. Delivered on January 20, 2025, these decisions concern gas supply contracts between Gaz de Paris (a subsidiary of the Butagaz Group) and Paris Habitat, a Public Housing Office (OPH).](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/deal/august-debouzy-secures-landmark-application-of-the-hardship-doctrine-for-gaz-de-paris/) 01 05 Précédent Suivant [Find our latest news](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/hub/) News