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TMT - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

The Paris office of Jones Day is a particular standout 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

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  • Jones Day acted for IFC and the government of Ethiopia on the selection process for the country's award of its second electronic communications licence.

Strengths

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Jones Day's depth of understanding is second to none. Its flexibility and speed of turnaround where extremely complex arguments are being developed is hugely impressive.

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Jones Day's lawyers bring such great regulatory expertise. The services provided by the firm are outstanding.

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Jones Day is the best law firm I've ever worked with. The team has extensive skills and is highly responsive.

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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.

He always remains calm and concentrated even in the toughest negotiations. He is sincerely devoted to our success.

Rémy is very good at pivoting to new situations and thinking outside the box. He is very easy to work with.

Rémy Fekete's ability to structure deals, lay out a clear roadmap in our best interests and meet tight deadlines is unmatched.

Rémy Fekete has a level of knowledge and experience that is unrivalled both in terms of the legal processes and procedures as well as in his knowledge and experience of the jurisdiction.

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David Guitton
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David Guitton
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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.

David Guitton's mental agility is impressive; his knowledge of the telecoms sector and of complex regulatory matters, from both technical and economic perspectives, is excellent.

David Guitton is pragmatic, business-oriented and has demonstrated an unparalleled acumen and a deep understanding of the intricate legal frameworks governing digital infrastructures.

David is highly knowledgeable in his field and has an outstanding understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in Africa. He is hard-working and tirelessly dedicated to each project.

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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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