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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Projects & Energy: International

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst frequently handles the development and financing of renewable and natural resource energy projects across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The practice also has expertise in transport infrastructure matters. The lawyers advise on public and private projects, including concessions and PPPs, and offer further strength in regulatory issues. The team regularly collaborates with lawyers from its international offices.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst assisted Banque Populaire and Attijariwafa Bank with the USD440 million financing to Akka Gold Mining and Métallurgie de l'Anti-Atlas for the development and operation of a copper and silver mine in Morocco.

Strengths

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  • The team is very attentive throughout the process. The lawyers take the time to review all the existing documentation in detail and to understand our specific requirements.

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  • The lawyers have deep regulatory knowledge.

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  • The team demonstrated flexibility and creativity to offer tailor-made solutions.

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  • The lawyers are super responsive and they understand the energy market really well.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Barges
    Mark Barges

    Mark Barges

    Mark Barges has notable expertise in project financing and refinancing, with a particular focus on renewable and natural resource energy projects across Africa and Europe.

    • He is an amazing lawyer. He is very available, clever, friendly and able to propose alternative options if we are stuck.

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    • Mark Barges is an excellent lawyer with impressive knowledge of the sector and its issues, and excellent communication skills which facilitate working with him and his teams.

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    • He is very technical and also very commercial, meaning he can negotiate with other parties well.

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  • Tom Longmuir
    Tom Longmuir

    Tom Longmuir

    Tom Longmuir focuses his practice on financing transactions in francophone Africa. He acts on behalf of leading domestic and international financial institutions.

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