Office

Paris
15 rue de Laborde
75008 Paris

Partner

Victor Grandguillaume

Partner

Victor Grandguillaume

Office

Paris
15 rue de Laborde
75008 Paris

Practices

Victor Grandguillaume is a partner in the "Projects" (Finance & Infrastructure). He focuses on project finance in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, mainly in Africa.

Victor is involved in projects for renewable (PV, wind, biomass and hydro) and non-renewable power stations, infrastructure (transport, water treatment plants, hospitals) and mining (iron ore, bauxite, lithium and gold mining projects in particular). It is also involved in reforestation projects and natural carbon sinks (Nature Based Solutions), aimed at generating carbon credits.

In the renewable energy sector, Victor regularly works on behalf of developers, most notably for AMEA on the 120 MW photovoltaic power station in Kairouan, Tunisia. He has also worked on the Taïba N'Diaye power plant in Senegal and the Singrobo dam in Côte d'Ivoire. In the mining sector, Victor advised Chalco on the implementation of the Boffa and Simandou projects in Guinea. Victor is also involved in reforestation projects in West and Central Africa.

Victor is a graduate of ESCP-Europe (Master in Management, Finance) and Paris XI University (Master 2, Business Law). He was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2009.

Awards

  • Jeune Afrique & Africa Business Plus 2024

    100 avocats d'affaires les plus influents en Afrique Francophone

    3e/100

    Victor Grandguillaume occupe une nouvelle fois le podium en 3ème position.

  • Chambers Global/France 2025

    Projects & Energy: International

    Band 3

    Victor Grandguillaume provides sound and tailored advice while having the ability to deliver upon expectations very quickly, especially on very short deadlines.

  • Chambers Global/Europe - France 2024

    Projects & Energy: International (Foreign Expertise)

    Spotlight

    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.

  • Chambers Europe - France 2024

    Projects & Energy: International

    Band 4

    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.

  • Chambers Global - Africa-Wide 2024

    Projects & Energy

    Band 5

    Victor Grandguillaume 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.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024

    Project Finance

    Next Generation Partner

    Victor Grandguillaume benefits from recognised expertise and stands out for its flawless support on particularly complex files. He has good knowledge of commercial banks and development banks. Experience of Africa.

  • Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024

    Industry Focus: Energy

    Next Generation Partner

    Victor Grandguillaume has a profound commitment to excellence, adaptability, and an unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional service with a leadership which fosters an environment that values diversity and promotes innovation in various facets.

  • Best Lawyers - France 2025

    Best Lawyers

    Victor Grandguillaume is recognised in the following practices : Energy Law, Natural Resources Law.

  • IFLR1000 - France 2024

    Project Development

    Rising Star Partner

    Victor Grandguillaume is recognised in the following practice : Project Development.