BCLP Strengthens Energy Transition Practice with new partner hire in Paris

International law firm BCLP today announced the arrival of Partner Vincent Trevisani to its Energy, Environment & Infrastructure team. This strategic hire underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthen its Energy Transition practice as well as support clients on their most complex projects in France and worldwide.

With over 30 years of experience in corporate law, M&A, and project development in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Vincent advises developers, utilities, private equity and infrastructure funds, and industrial groups across the full lifecycle of their projects. His capabilities span a broad spectrum of energy transition areas, including renewables (onshore and offshore wind, solar, storage, biogas), EV charging, nuclear, gas, electricity and heating networks, energy efficiency, and infrastructure (waste recovery, public transport).

Vincent Trevisani, commented, “BCLP stands out for having comprehensive teams that support energy transition projects end-to-end. The depth of its service offering and international reach were decisive factors in my decision to join BCLP.”

Vincent has a leading transactional practice, advising French clients on domestic and overseas projects as well as foreign investors on their transactions in France. He brings extensive cross-border experience, notably in Latin America and the US where he practiced for several years. He regularly handles complex matters across Europe, the United States, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Partner and Global Co-Head of Energy Transition David Blondel, commented, “The Paris office is a true growth engine for the firm’s energy, environment, and infrastructure offering. Vincent’s arrival will further strengthen this practice group, expand our international capabilities, strengthen relationships with major institutional players in the energy sector, and enhance global collaboration within the firm.”

Jean-Patrice Labautière, Office Managing Partner of BCLP Paris, commented, “Vincent’s appointment consolidates an already well-established and recognized practice at BCLP, both in Paris and across the globe. This is our fourth lateral hire over the last year in Paris, in addition to internal promotions – a reflection of our ambitions to grow with strength.”

Vincent’s arrival marks an important next step for the practice in Paris, which continues to grow and take on leading matters within the sector. Recent mandates include advising Qair International on setting up a €240 million syndicated credit, advising the banking pool led by Caisse d’Epargne CEPAC on the financing of a new solar portfolio developed under the partnership between Arkolia and Banque des Territoires partnership, and assisting Sienna IM on a €40 million bond financing for Keon, one of France’s largest independent biomethane producers.