Avocat au Barreau de Paris depuis 2009, Victor Grandguillaume exerce au sein du département Projets (Finance & Infrastructures) où il concentre son activité dans le domaine du financement de projets dans les secteurs de l'énergie, des infrastructures et des ressources naturelles. Il a rejoint le cabinet Gide en 2014, après avoir passé quatre années à conseiller en matière de projets d'énergie et d'infrastructure, notamment en Europe, en tant que collaborateur chez Allen & Overy, et dans l'équipe de financement de structures de Latham & Watkins.

Victor intervient notamment sur des projets de centrales électriques renouvelables (PV, éoliennes et hydro) et non renouvelables (fuel, gaz et charbon) et sur des projets d'infrastructure (ports, aéroports, routes, stations de traitement des eaux) et miniers (projets miniers de fer, de bauxite, de manganèse, de lithium, d'or et de terres rares notamment).

Victor conseille les institutions financières, les autorités publiques et les sponsors qu'il accompagne dans le cadre de projets situés notamment en Afrique. Victor intervient sur l'ensemble des aspects de ces projets (phase de développement, rédaction et négociation de la documentation de projet et de financement).

Il a développé une expertise spécifique dans le domaine des projets d'énergie renouvelable et conseille les principaux sponsors, institutions financières et entités publiques sur le développement et le financement de ces projets.

Dans le guide Legal 500 2023, Victor est recommandé "Project Finance" et "Energy".

Victor est classé "Up and Coming" et "Foreign expert in Africa-Wide" dans la catégorie "Project Energy: International - France" par les guides Chambers Europe & Global 2023.

Il est également classé "Incontournable" dans les catégories "Ressources naturelles et énergies renouvelables" et "Financement de projets" dans le guide Décideurs 2023.

En 2021 et 2022, il a été classé 4ème des 100 avocats les plus influents d'Afrique francophone.

Enfin, il est particulièrement reconnu pour son activité sur le continent africain et figure régulièrement dans les classements de IFLR1000, Best Lawyers et Expert Guides.

Victor est diplômé de l'ESCP-Europe (Master in Management, Finance, 2007) et de l'Université Paris XI (Master 2 Professionnel, Droit des affaires, 2007).

«Victor Grandguillaume is a Paris-based lawyer who is increasingly to be seen leading the firm's most noteworthy projects files. He is regularly mandated on utility, social infrastructure and renewable energy matters, with his recent work relating to projects located across francophone Africa. Strengths: “He's a bright individual with a pleasant personality.” “Victor Grandguillaume is one to watch.”»

Chambers Global 2024 : Africa-wide - Projects & Energy

« Victor Grandguillaume continues to develop a strong projects practice. He advises on matters relating to the development of hydroelectricity and solar plants, in addition to PPPs. He routinely acts on mandates involving African jurisdictions. Strengths: “Victor Grandguillaume is very responsive and solution-oriented. He has excellent commercial and financial sense, which allows him to be fully integrated in the client's projects teams. His knowledge of market practice on that type of project in the region has been very helpful in our negotiations.” “Victor Grandguillaume is pleasant and easy to work with.”»
Chambers Europe & Global 2024 : Projects & Energy : International

« Marie Bouvet-Guiramand , specialist in transport infrastructure and public facility projects, co-leads the sizeable practice at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I., alongside Thomas Courtel , John D Crothers , Farah El-Bsat, Victor Grandguillaume, Nicolas Jean , Laetitia Lemercier and ‘outstanding business lawyer’ Stéphane Vernay.  »
Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Project Finance

« The energy department at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is led by practitioners with an array of expertise, including project finance specialists Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, John D Crothers, Victor Grandguillaume, Nicolas Jean and Stéphane Vernay, alongside public law and energy specialist Bénédicte Mazel and experienced M&A lawyers Alexis Pailleret and Anne Tolila. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Industry Focus : Energy

« Victor Grandguillaume continues to develop a strong projects practice, advising on matters relating to hydroelectricity and solar plants. He routinely acts on mandates involving African jurisdictions. Strengths: "He is a very strong lawyer and pleasant person to work with." »
Chambers Europe & Global 2023 - Projects & Energy: International

« [...] Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, John Crothers, Victor Grandguillaume, Nicolas Jean and Stéphane Vernay are all excellent.  »
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Project Finance

« [...] Victor Grandguillaume is an excellent lawyer and expert in the mysteries of renewable energy production projects in Africa. He has excellent human qualities and great availability and flexibility, which is decisive in this type of negotiation. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Industry focus: Energy

« [...] Project experts Stéphane Vernay, John Crothers, Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, Nicolas Jean and Victor Grandguillaume are all excellent. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Industry focus: Energy

« Victor Grandguillaume continues to develop a strong projects practice, advising on matters relating to hydroelectricity and solar plants. He routinely acts on mandates involving African jurisdictions. A source notes that "he knows the sector very well and is very technically minded."'»
Chambers Europe & Global 2022 - Projects & Energy: International

« Victor Grandguillaume enters the rankings this year following strong market recognition. He advises investment companies and project developers on energy projects, particularly on the African continent. One client says: 'He is really good, quite young but very experienced.'»
Chambers Europe & Global 2021

« Victor Grandguillaume enters the rankings this year following strong market recognition. He advises investment companies and project developers on energy projects, particularly on the African continent. One client says: ‘He is really good, quite young but very experienced.’ »
Chambers Global 2021

« Well-regarded department with strong domestic and global activity, with a particular presence in Africa. Represents states, corporates and lenders. Regularly appointed on projects in a variety of sectors including natural resources, transport infrastructure and renewable energy. Expertise includes BOT projects, PPPs and project financing, with additional experience in contractual and M&A matters. Leverages significant public law expertise to assist clients on domestic matters. »
Chambers Global 2021

« Gide’s 29-lawyer team runs a comprehensive practice. The firm is a key player for large PPP and infrastructure projects in France. The international practice is equally strong and advises on major infrastructure projects in Africa. The group stands out for advising leading financial institutions, sponsors and governmental entities on landmark renewables and power projects, but also acts on several projects in Asia, including one of the continent’s ground-breaking nuclear projects in India and strategic oil and gas projects. The practice is co-headed by Stéphane Vernay and Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, both key names for international projects. Other key members for international projects include the highly-experienced John Crothers, Nicolas Jean and Victor Grandguillaume who became a partner in February 2020. Thomas Courtel and Laetitia Lemercier are top names for domestic work. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2020