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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Africa-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth is an established name well known for its representation of governments and state utilities in power sector development and strategy, notably involving the rollout of IPP frameworks. The team has keen experience in the renewables space, including off-grid energy matters. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in power purchase agreements, as well as acting for international financial institutions on their involvement in state-run programmes across Africa. With further experience in infrastructure and PPP mandates, as well as project financing and O&M concessions, the team demonstrates a strong geographic reach across the continent, with particular activity in East and West Africa.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth assisted Oando with its acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company from Eni.

Strengths

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  • The team has strong experience across African jurisdictions and the ability to advise across various types, sizes and structures of transactions.

    Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • The team's command of the subject matter is extremely strong.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ryan Ketchum
    Ryan Ketchum

    Ryan Ketchum

    London-based Ryan Ketchum adeptly handles infrastructure and energy projects across southern Africa. He is often sought out by government entities to advise on the full gamut of mandates, including development and project financing.

    • Ryan Ketchum has an extraordinarily nuanced understanding or our needs.

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  • Ferdinand Calice
    Ferdinand Calice

    Ferdinand Calice

    London-based Ferdinand Calice advises on key project finance matters in the energy and infrastructure space, particularly in relation to LNG projects. He also assists clients with significant solar and wind projects and legal matters relating to the development of green hydrogen.

    • Ferdinand has excellent judgement and the ability to distinguish, explain and negotiate key issues.

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