Projects & Energy: International

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.

"We have very tight or unlikely deadlines and the team always seems to meet them. The team's work is very good."

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised Petrosen and the Republic of Senegal on the financing of the Sangomar hydrocarbon project.

Jointly headed from Paris and London, the Africa group advises clients including governments and corporate clients. The team assists with projects in the areas of energy, mining and social infrastructure, including PPP projects. Barthélemy Faye is a key contact for the Paris side.

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."