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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard has substantial experience advising developers on bids for the construction of solar projects across Africa. This is complemented by its frequent assistance to government ministries on regulatory and legislative issues underpinning project development. The firm is also highly experienced in matters relating to the acquisition and sale of carbon credits, and in M&A transactions within the oil and gas industry.

Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard counselled the IFC and Somalia's Ministry of Finance on the draft of a new PPP law and an accompanying regulatory and legislative framework.

Strengths

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"Addleshaw are very reliable on deadlines and they define expectations ahead of time so the client does not have any surprises. They are also very accommodating if anything urgent needs to be dealt with."

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"They are exceptionally good to work with - very pragmatic, very down to earth, and very consensus-driven in terms of getting the deal done."

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"They are extremely client-focused and deliver outstanding service with great responsiveness across all communication channels, as well as meeting deadlines as promised."

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander Sarac
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Alexander Sarac
4
Band 4

Dubai-based Alexander Sarac often advises governments and government bodies on power matters in Africa. His practice also frequently entails acting on behalf of lenders and developers. In addition to power projects, he has additional experience relating to oil and gas.

"He is very hands-on and engaging, always looking to offer the best legal advice and support with a clear focus on the commercial impact."

"Alex is a very seasoned adviser, and his experience of the market and in-house work enables him to provide sound legal and business advice."

"He's pragmatic and very knowledgeable. He's good at managing expectations and getting products turned around in the appropriate amount of time."

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Alexander Sarac
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Alexander Sarac
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