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Hogan Lovells

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is a well-recognised multinational law firm with a respected projects practice in Africa. The team is active assisting with the financing of, and investment in, significant solar and hydropower projects. The firm typically staffs African projects matters out of its London and Paris offices. The transactional team is well supported by the firm's disputes lawyers when it comes to contentious issues arising out of energy sector investments.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted Enterprise Power with the development of a high-voltage electricity interconnector between Zambia and the DRC.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells' lawyers offer a hands-on and personal service, with sound experience of the industry, of multiple African jurisdictions and complex organisational structures.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

  • Hogan Lovells understands our needs very well.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

  • Hogan Lovells is a critical business partner which is always available and contactable, regardless of the different time zones of our operations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Olivier Fille-Lambie
    Olivier Fille-Lambie

    Olivier Fille-Lambie

    Olivier Fille-Lambie specialises in project and acquisition finance. He is well regarded for his representation of commercial banks and development finance institutions, and provides further counsel to project sponsors. He focuses on the energy and infrastructure spaces in francophone Africa, acting on matters from the firm's Paris office.

    • Olivier is always constructive with his advice and easy to deal with.

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  • Arun Velusami
    Arun Velusami

    Arun Velusami

    Arun Velusami is sought after for his handling of renewable power mandates across Africa. Based in London, he is instructed by sponsors, lenders and project developers across the panoply of technologies including hydro, geothermal and solar power.

    • Arun's advice goes beyond legal issues; he has solid industry and legal experience.

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