Paris
Geoffroy advises on public contracts, particularly in the context of concessions and PPPs. He has been involved in projects relating to the financing, construction and operation of the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille; the Sud Europe Atlantique high-speed line; the Athletes' Village for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games; the Grand Paris Express and the offshore extension of the Principality of Monaco. He has also worked on several French highway (A412, A69, RCEA, A88, A41, A150), port (Calais, Cannes) and airport projects (Nice, Lyon, Beauvais).
In the renewables field, he acts alongside the French government (Ministry of Energy Transition) in calls for tenders for the construction of offshore wind farms, including floating wind turbines, and advises operators in the realization of biomass and geothermal projects, as well as investors in the context of "M&A" operations concerning wind and solar assets and methanization. He also has experience in hydroelectricity matters. He advises both sponsors and lenders and works regularly with public entities and governments. He also advises on the drafting and negotiation of corporate PPAs, acting for both energy producers and buyers.
Geoffroy Berthon is recognized by clients as "talented, dynamic and brilliant lawyer. He is a hard worker. His calm manner and attentiveness reassure as a client" (Legal 500) and as a Leading Partner by Legal 500 (EMEA 2025) in public law and energy.
Geoffroy holds a doctorate in public law, was a lecturer in public contract law at Sciences Po, and frequently published in both English and French.
Paris
Lek Regjepaj is involved in public contracts, in particular concession contracts and public-private partnerships for major projects (airport, port, motorway, building, telecommunications). He assists consortiums in the award of these contracts, from the bidding phase to the post-award phase.
He advised the winning consortium for the concession to operate Beauvais-Tillé airport (near Paris), as well as a bidding consortium for a public-private partnership project to finance, design, build, maintain and operate the new headquarters of the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille.
In the field of renewable energy, Lek Regjepaj works alongside the French government (Ministry of Energy, Directorate General for Energy and Climate) on tenders for the construction of offshore wind farms (both installed and floating).
He also advises operators, sponsors and lenders on project development and M&A transactions involving wind and solar assets, as well as in innovative sectors such as biomass, geothermal energy and green fuels.
Lek Regjepaj has also contributed to the revision of contractual terms for public subsidies for deep geothermal energy, on behalf of public and semi-public bodies.
His practice covers all regulatory aspects of activities, whether regulated or not. He has advised telecommunications operators, both wholesale and retail, as well as industrial groups, on the rules applicable to them.
Lek Regjepaj also handles litigation in these sectors.
Prior to joining Orrick, Lek developed expertise in major international maritime, port and rail infrastructure projects, through his experience with an international logistics company operating 22 concessions worldwide.
Paris
An M&A and private equity lawyer, Patrick advises French and international companies and investors on all aspects of corporate law in the context of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, reorganizations, including business carveouts and strategic alliances.
Patrick is particularly active in the energy and infrastructure fields as well as the tech sectors, working alongside investment funds, French and foreign groups, on both domestic and cross border transactions. Patrick also has significant experience in M&A projects with a focus in the real estate sector where he acts as lead counsel on high-profile transactions.
Recognized by the major international ranking guides, Patrick is described by his clients as as "[ ] very smart and has a constructive approach and a deep knowledge of the law", "highly business-oriented with strong commercial awareness" and “always able to find solutions.” (Chambers Global 2025 – Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability).
Patrick formerly served as co-chair of Orrick's global M&A and Private Equity practice.
Prior to joining Orrick in 2016, Patrick was a partner in a Magic Circle law firm.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
He represents venture-backed companies, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, public companies, and lenders, in a wide variety of financing transactions, across the capital structure and in a range of industries. He has significant experience advising on venture debt transactions, acquisition financings, recapitalizations and restructurings.
New York
Ron is the designated restructuring counsel to many leading financial institutions such as The Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America, Citibank, Commerzbank, Toronto-Dominion Bank and The Bank of Nova Scotia. He has represented clients in bankruptcies, workouts, DIP loans, distressed debt transactions, bankruptcy litigation, derivatives and distressed acquisitions. Ron has represented interests of financial institutions and investors in such restructuring and bankruptcy cases as Ocean Rig, Seadrill, CHC Helicopter, Erickson, Indiana Toll Road, Pocahontas Parkway, Eagle Bulk, Spyglass Films, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Chemtura Corporation, Quebecor, AbitibiBowater, North Las Vegas, Ritchie Risk-Linked Strategies, Star Diamond, Lehman and Mesa Airlines.
In the Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy): Corporate category of The Legal 500 US directory, Ron’s clients praise his “practical and strategic approach.” Another noted, “Each time I discuss an issue with [him], I am both amazed at his ability to understand my concerns and his complete knowledge of the subject. He puts me at ease and there is never a time that I cannot reach him.” Regarded as a leader in financial restructurings by clients and peers alike, Ron understands every phase of a bankruptcy and restructuring matter and knows how to effectively position a client to control opposition and maximize results.
Düsseldorf
Christian helps clients consider the privacy and artificial intelligence implications of new technology, supports their compliance programs, and helps them stay ahead of enforcement trends. One particular focus of his work deals with internal data transfer agreements, external data transfers with external providers, and product launches that comply with international data protection standards, as well as privacy requirements for connected cars. Furthermore, Christian provides guidance on privacy and data protection considerations for developing, acquiring, using, licensing and selling technology, data and intellectual property, including M&A transactions and IP focused joint ventures. He supports companies on the set-up of webshops, outsourcings, license agreements, in cases of trademark or unfair and deceptive trade practice issues, as well as on hard and software license and information technology (IT) project agreements.
Christian maintains strong working relationships with German data protection authorities and EU regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over privacy and data security matters. He effectively defends companies in cybersecurity and privacy-related investigations initiated by EU regulatory authorities. He also engages with authorities on behalf of clients and helps clients avoid proceedings and possible litigation. When litigation can't be avoided, Christian vigorously defends his clients.
For companies facing global cybersecurity incidents, Christian helps with crisis mitigation, including counseling on notification requirements, coordinating media strategies, and representing clients before data protection authorities in related regulatory investigations.
Christian regularly contributes practical thought leadership to global privacy industry publications and German privacy books and journals. Christian authors the Chapter V (international data transfers) of Germany’s leading GDPR commentary Kühling/Buchner (4th ed.) and is co-author to the Corporate Privacy Handbook (Betrieblicher Datenschutz). As an active member of the Sedona Conference, Christian drives the development and understanding of cross border privacy. He also participates in, hosts and moderates speaking programs with fellow private practitioners, EU data protection authorities, and academics focused on privacy and data security. Legal 500 Germany named Christian one of the top 15 practitioners in 2023 and noted that he is "a pioneer in the legal field, a data protection guru." They also recognized Christian and Orrick as "truly global" and how that it is "vital as they require the various leaders of each region to participate and bring issues to the table as a forum".
Prior to working in private practice, Christian interned with the German Federal Data Protection Commissioner and www.epic.org.