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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is home to a renowned project finance practice which frequently advises major regional and international development finance institutions (DFIs) and banks on syndicated finance transactions in Africa. The team is notably active on the financing of mining and oil and gas projects, with extensive project development experience, including the negotiation of EPC contracts. A formidable presence in power projects with considerable experience acting for lenders, sponsors and developers, the firm holds additional expertise in infrastructure, wind, hydro and geothermal. Its standout Casablanca office positions the firm well to handle projects files in Morocco.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman assisted CWP Global with the development of its portfolio of large-scale green hydrogen projects across Mauritania, Djibouti and Morocco.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman has a strong knowledge of the sector and a strong international network.

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The lawyers have a pragmatic approach and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.

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There is a high degree of responsiveness from the partners in charge of the relationship.

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A&O Shearman responds in quick time, offers a high quality of service and has the ability to coordinate and integrate the resources of internationally qualified lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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Tim Scales
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Tim Scales
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Head of the firm's Africa group, London-based Tim Scales is highly regarded for his project finance expertise. He is respected for his activity on DFI and export credit agency-backed financings, with a wealth of pan-African experience across the power, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors.

Tim Scales is a very impressive lawyer.

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Lachlan Poustie
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Lachlan Poustie
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Lachlan Poustie is based in Paris, from where he regularly advises on the finance aspects of significant African projects. He is also experienced in providing guidance on gas supply agreements and investments relating to the construction of manufacturing facilities.

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Tim Scales
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Tim Scales
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Lachlan Poustie
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Lachlan Poustie
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