Projects & Energy: International
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is primarily active in projects across francophone Africa, with particular experience assisting with matters in Senegal. The practice advises on a variety of mandates in the areas of infrastructure, renewable energy and natural resources. The lawyers assist with project development and project finance, as well as joint ventures, M&A, disputes and restructuring cases. The law firm's clients include governments, state entities, large corporates and project developers.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised Petrosen and the Republic of Senegal on the financing of the Sangomar hydrocarbon project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have very tight or unlikely deadlines and the team always seems to meet them. The team's work is very good."
"We have very tight or unlikely deadlines and the team always seems to meet them. The team's work is very good."
Notable Practitioners
Barthélemy Faye possesses renowned expertise in energy, mining and infrastructure project development. He handles a variety of public and private mandates including PPPs, concessions, development agreements and joint ventures. He is further active in matters involving African jurisdictions.
"Barthélemy Faye always makes time for us. He is very likeable, smart and commercial."
"Barthélemy Faye is an incredibly intelligent man who can come to grips with many issues."
"He is very efficient, knowledgeable of issues in Africa, very prompt in answering, friendly overall and available all the time."