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Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Bird & Bird fields a compact projects team in Paris which is noted for its longstanding involvement in finance and development mandates across francophone Africa. Its counsel is often sought in relation to solar energy projects, as well as in relation to the construction of crucial infrastructure such as dams and ports. The London office is noteworthy for its provision of transactional advice to various Africa-focused mining and energy companies, including with regard to mergers and potential takeovers, as well as providing assistance with day-to-day corporate governance.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird assisted the Cameroon State Council with the financing, construction and development of the Nachtigal dam, incorporating a 420MW hydropower plant.

Strengths

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  • The team is highly reputable and extremely friendly, making day-to-day collaboration with them both pleasant and efficient.

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  • We appreciate the team's availability and the speed of its response to customer needs.

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  • The team possesses deep expertise spanning renewable energy, infrastructure and project finance.

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  • It is an experienced team which is capable of managing complex projects on a global scale.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Boris Martor
    Boris Martor

    Boris Martor

    Boris Martor is well regarded for his capacity in infrastructure projects across francophone Africa, with further knowledge of power. He frequently handles PPP and project financing mandates on behalf of institutional investors, project sponsors and lenders, as well as sovereign states and public bodies. He is also well reputed for his expertise in OHADA matters. He is based in Paris.

    • Boris Martor has very strong knowledge of the market and the industry.

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