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Ashurst Paris International Projects Group (IPG) aims to offer full-service capability in the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on international M&A and project financing and other financing and business transactions, and the skill-set to advise on project development, financing and M&A. The team has dual French law and English law capability in Paris, and routinely advises on major M&A, project financing and development transactions in Africa, CEE and LatAm as well as domestically in France. 

The team's expertise covers oil & gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), mining, renewable energy as well as infrastructure (including hospitals, airports, roads/motorways, health, water, waste, public transportation, urbanisation projects, both greenfield and brownfield).  Our clients range from major commercial banks and multilateral financial institutions through to leading project sponsors, infrastructure funds, corporates and governments.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy: International - France

3
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.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Chariot on the development and financing of Project Nour, a green hydrogen project in partnership with Total Eren.

Strengths

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I cannot fault the firm's responsiveness and ability to meet expectations.

Projects & Energy: International respondent
France

The lawyers are quick in responding to queries, providing concise and clear recommendations.

Projects & Energy: International respondent
France

Ashurst provides excellent service.

Projects & Energy: International respondent
France

Notable Practitioners

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Mark Barges
3
Mark Barges
3
Band 3

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.

Mark is an excellent negotiator. He is very pragmatic and fair in discussions. He protects our position and defends our interests, all while being practical and finding solutions.

Mark Barges continues to deliver exceptional legal service and availability.

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Tom Longmuir
4
Tom Longmuir
4
Band 4

Tom Longmuir enters the rankings this year on the back of excellent market recognition. He focuses his practice on financing transactions in francophone Africa.

Tom is outstanding. He is technically gifted, practical and has a great sense of humour.

Tom Longmuir is very knowledgeable and commercial.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Ashurst

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Mark Barges
3
Mark Barges
3
Band 3
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Tom Longmuir
4
Tom Longmuir
4
Band 4
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Members

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Jacques Dabreteau

Tom Longmuir

Vincent Trevisani

Yann Alix