Profession
Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales registered with the Paris Bar
Advocate, Quebec, Canada
Experience
François is a partner in the projects practice of Linklaters in Paris. He specialises in project finance as well as in the mining, infrastructure and energy sectors, including renewable energy. Recent transactions of significance where substantial involvement can be disclosed have included advising:
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Société Générale acting as Agent and Lender on the limited recourse financing of a 33 MWc ground-mounted photovoltaic project to be developed by GDF Suez and located in Curbans, Alpes de Haute Provence, with the involvement of infrastructure funds Eurofideme 2 and SEIEF
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RBS and Calyon as Mandated Lead Arrangers on a 180 MW wind farm portfolio developped by EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF’s renewables subsidiary)
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Xstrata Nicklel as main sponsor on the development and financing of an integrated metalurgical and mining project (Koniambo in New Caledonia) and associated facilities
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Eiffage on the refinancing of the Millau Viaduct concession project
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EDF Energies Nouvelles on its IPO
Professional experience
2008 - Partner, Linklaters Paris
2007 - 2008 Counsel, Linklaters Paris
2001 - 2007 Managing Associate, Linklaters Paris
1997 - 2001 Associate, Linklaters London
1994 - 1997 Associate, Office of the General Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Education
1993 - 1994 LL.M. , University College, London
1988 - 1991 LL.L, University of Ottawa, Canada
Languages
English, French, Spanish
