Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is pleased to announce that energy regulatory and trading expert Jean-Pascal Boutin has joined the firm as a partner in London. He was previously a partner at Ernst & Young LLP where he gained invaluable insight into the financial and strategic aspects of energy projects. Prior to that he was International Head of Energy Regulation at Eversheds Sutherland.
Jean-Pascal has extensive international experience in the energy sector, having advised on renewable energy projects in over 30 jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. He has notable expertise in advising on energy regulation, licensing, trading and credits, including associated local solutions and structures, as well as devising new structures, particularly in the renewable energy, nuclear, district heating, EV and storage sectors.
WFW Global Energy Sector Head Henry Stewart commented: “I am delighted to welcome Jean-Pascal to our energy practice. With years of experience and a long-standing commitment to both renewables and the broader energy sector, he brings leading regulatory capability to our energy practice”.
Jean-Paul added: “It brings me great pleasure to be joining such a dynamic and top tier energy team at WFW and look forward to collaborating with my fellow energy lawyers as well as further developing my skills and experience”.
