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TMT - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

The Paris office of Jones Day stands out for its comprehensive understanding of issues in the telecoms sector. The firm is very active in francophone Africa, with further experience in lusophone and anglophone countries. It is highly regarded for the depth of its knowledge in TMT-related dispute resolution, and has noteworthy expertise in the implementation and modernisation of technology and telecoms infrastructure. Jones Day has an extensive practice and a distinguished reputation for its representation of government entities and public sector players. It is well regarded as an experienced adviser on transactional mandates and on the development of regulatory frameworks.

Work Highlights

  • Jones Day advised Djibouti Telecom on the contractual documentation underpinning its new submarine cable network.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rémy Fekete
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Rémy Fekete
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Paris-based partner Rémy Fekete has an outstanding reputation in Africa. This is largely derived from his provision of advice to states and governmental entities on the development and modernisation of TMT regulatory frameworks.

Rémy is an unrivalled star in TMT in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He deserves a medal for his full-time commitment to the liberalisation, success and achievements of the TMT sector in Africa.

Rémy is an outstanding lawyer.

David Guitton
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David Guitton
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Up and Coming

David Guitton is of counsel at Jones Day. Based in Paris, he regularly advises clients hailing from both the public and private sectors on regulatory and transactional telecoms issues across Africa.

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Rémy Fekete
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Rémy Fekete
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David Guitton
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David Guitton
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Up and Coming