Partner Victor Grandguillaume is a member of the Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) practice group where he focuses on projects in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

He joined Gide in 2014, after having spent four years advising in relation to energy and infrastructure projects, notably in Europe, as an associate with Allen & Overy, and in the structure finance team of Latham & Watkins.

Victor acts in particular on renewable (PV, wind and hydro) and non-renewable (fuel, gas and coal) power plants and on infrastructure (ports, airports, roads, water treatment plants) and mining projects.

Victor advises sponsors, financial institutions and public authorities on projects located in Europe and Africa. He advises in relation to all aspects of these projects (development phase, drafting and negotiating project and financing documents).

He has developed specific expertise in the field of renewable energy projects, and advises leading sponsors, financial institutions and public entities on the development and financing of those projects.

In the Legal 500 2023, Victor is ranked in "Project Finance" and "Energy".

Victor is ranked "Up and Coming" and "Foreign expert in Africa-Wide" in the categories "Project Energy: International - France" by guides Chambers Europe & Global 2023.

He is ranked "Incontournable" in the categories "Ressources naturelles et énergies renouvelables" and "Financement de projets" in the legal guide Décideurs 2023.

In 2021 and 2022, he was ranked 4th among the 100 most influential business lawyers in French-speaking Africa in 2021 and 2022.

He is well recognized for his work on the African continent and is regularly listed in the rankings of IFLR1000, Best Lawyers et Expert Guides.

Victor is a graduate of ESCP-Europe (Master in Management, Finance, 2007) and Paris XI University (Master 2 Professional, Business Law, 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