Clyde & Co continues expansion of energy transition offering with hire of Julie Cornély

Paris, 22 January 2025 – Global law firm Clyde & Co today announces the appointment of Julie Cornély as an energy transactions partner in Paris, as part of the firm’s investment in its energy transition offering for clients. Julie will be part of the firm’s energy, projects and construction and corporate teams.

She joins from French law firm De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés where she was a corporate partner specialising in M&A, complex group restructurings and general corporate matters. She is highly experienced in high-end transactions including acquisitions, securities or asset sales as well as joint ventures / strategic partnerships and the issuance of securities. Julie is also involved in transactions such as group restructurings, spin-offs and national / cross-border mergers.  

Her clients are mainly international, and while she has worked across a wide variety of sectors including industrial, agriculture, food / beverage, luxury, pharmaceutical and new technology, her main specialism is the renewable energy sector, focusing on windfarm, photovoltaic, biomass and hydrogen projects.  

Julie is joined by senior associate Manon Oravec, who also specialises in M&A, complex group restructurings and general corporate matters in a variety of client sectors. 

David Meheut, co-managing partner at the Paris office of Clyde & Co, comments: "Julie’s appointment reinforces our commitment to supporting clients in navigating the complexities of the European energy transition. With her extensive expertise in renewable energy transactions and strategic partnerships, she brings invaluable insight and experience to our clients. Her deep understanding of the regulatory, commercial, and operational challenges in this sector strengthens our ability to provide first class advice to clients across Europe."

Nadia Darwazeh, co-managing partner and head of arbitration at the Paris office of Clyde & Co, said: “Julie and her team bring non-contentious renewable energy expertise to our Paris office, complementing our established work in disputes to offer a fully integrated service to clients.” 

Julie Cornély comments: "The European energy transition presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses and investors. The demand for sophisticated legal support in navigating renewable energy projects, mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border collaborations has never been greater. I’m looking forward to working alongside the talented team at Clyde & Co to deliver solutions that help clients succeed in this rapidly evolving market." 

Clyde & Co’s energy team brings together experience from a range of sectors and industries. It advises a variety of businesses including energy companies, financial institutions, and governments across the world on the full range of energy issues.

Recognised as leaders in energy, the firm has a growing presence across Europe following the recent hires of Alex Blomfield in London, Agnieszka Kulińska, Arkadiusz (Arek) Krasnodębski and a team of twenty in Warsaw , in addition to Tim Pipe and Anna Nerush in the UK.