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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide
5
Band 5
What the team is known for

CMS has an expansive international footprint, with an on-the-ground presence in several African countries. These offices are supported on projects matters by numerous others across the firm's network. The firm's work covers finance and development mandates, with a notably strong track record in southern and lusophone Africa. The firm is also well versed in assisting oil and gas companies with the acquisition of hydrocarbon assets.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts include Hugo Coetzee in London, Alberto Galhardo Simões in Lisbon and Bridgett Majola in Johannesburg.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS acted for the Development Bank of Southern Africa on its ZAR4 billion financing for two solar projects, each having an output capacity of 100 MW.

Strengths

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