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Covington & Burling LLP

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide


Covington & Burling LLP

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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling possesses strength in both sponsor and developer-side work in the renewable energy sector, advising on the development, financing and construction of wind farms, geothermal power projects, hydropower stations and solar projects. The firm also offers expertise in infrastructure projects in the water, mining and transport sectors, and is active on a number of gas and coal power plant developments, with notable involvement in South Africa's IPP procurement programmes and the drafting of power purchase agreements. The Africa projects team principally operates out of its Johannesburg and London offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling acted for Lufubu Power Company on the USD700 million financing of a hydropower project located in Zambia.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ben Donovan
    Band 3Ben Donovan

    Ben Donovan

    Ben Donovan maintains a prolific practice which spans project development, acquisitions and financing. He is principally active on power matters, representing a variety of clients, including independent power producers, parastatals and sovereign governments. He splits his time between Johannesburg and London.

  • Band 5Agnieszka Klich
    Band 5Agnieszka Klich

    Agnieszka Klich

    Agnieszka Klich represents clients across development and financing matters, as well as advising on acquisitions relating to energy projects. She provides counsel across many countries in Africa, with particular insight into renewable power technologies. She is based in London.

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