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Cleary Gottlieb operates an admirable Africa practice, with a notably solid track record in sovereign debt. The firm especially leverages the prowess of its Paris-based partners and has a strong reputation among sovereign states in francophone Africa. The Paris team is ably supported by partners in London, and is also capable of advising on equity issuances.
Cleary Gottlieb advised the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on a major sovereign bond issuance, comprising two tranches valued at USD1.75 billion and XOF220 billion respectively.
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The Cleary team are amazing to work with - very commercial and efficient.
They provide gold-standard legal advice. They are trustworthy and go the extra mile to defend the interest of their clients. They excel in must-win situations.
The Cleary team is very responsive, and in terms of staffing they always bring the right people to the right transactions.
The Cleary team are amazing to work with - very commercial and efficient.
They provide gold-standard legal advice. They are trustworthy and go the extra mile to defend the interest of their clients. They excel in must-win situations.
The Cleary team is very responsive, and in terms of staffing they always bring the right people to the right transactions.
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Barthélemy Faye is the go-to lawyer for African sovereigns. He has unrivalled experience in sovereign advice, especially in the WAEMU and CEMAC regions. He is exceptional in Eurobond offerings.