Antoine Guiheux

A Paris Bar attorney and Doctor of Public Law, Antoine Guiheux holds a degree in Public Business Law from the universities of Paris X and Paris I.

After working at a law firm specializing in cases before the Council of State and the Court of Cassation (1996-2007), he founded the firm VOLTA avocats (Renewable Energy department) in 2010.

He has been heavily involved in wind energy litigation since the early 2000s and has developed specific expertise in all forms of renewable energy (onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, hydroelectric, biomass, etc.). He advises developers, investors, and production facility operators on all aspects of their projects: permits, grid connection, energy sales, and acquisitions.

An active participant in the wind energy sector, he is a member of the board of directors of the professional federation "France Renouvelables," where he also serves as chair of the regional groups.

Antoine also teaches at the University of Versailles-Saint-Quentin and has published books and articles in his areas of expertise.

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• Ranked in "Best Lawyers France" since 2020 in the categories of "Energy Law," "Environmental Law," and "Public Law," Best Lawyers 2026
• Chambers France ranking: Band 1 in the category "Projects & Energy - Energy - Regulatory," Chambers 2026
• Firm ranked "Leading firm in France 2026," Chambers
• "Excellent" in the category "Energy & Environment - Renewable Energy Law," Leaders League Group / Décideurs juridiques, 2025
• "Highly Regarded" in the category "Energy & Environment - Market Regulation," Leaders League Group / Décideurs juridiques, 2025
• "Renowned Practice" in the category "Energy & Environment - ICPE, contaminated sites and soils, brownfields," Leaders League Group / Décideurs juridiques
• Firm awarded the Gold Trophy in 2023 and the Silver Trophy in 2024 at the Sommets du Droit, in the Renewable Energy Law category, Leaders League Group / Décideurs juridiques