Norton Rose Fulbright, Projects & Energy

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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright operates a distinguished projects team that has deep-rooted Africa expertise and frequently acts on renewable energy and mining projects. In addition to its strength in project finance, advising development finance institutions (DFIs) and commercial lenders, it also handles sponsor-side representation and has experience assisting governments. The firm's experience spans power, telecoms, road, rail and ports, as well as maintaining a robust mining practice. The group is also active on renewable energy projects, including wind and solar, as well as on sustainable bond mandates. The team demonstrates broad coverage across the continent, with key offices in Johannesburg and Casablanca as well as Paris and London.

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Work Highlights

Norton Rose Fulbright acted for the Republic of Angola on an approximately USD1.2 billion financing package supporting its plans for numerous road development and rehabilitation projects across the nation.

Strengths

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They are technically very good. They've done so many project financings, it gives me great comfort and confidence in their work.

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

They have solid project finance expertise and an equally solid knowledge of several jurisdictions across sub-Saharan Africa.

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

They are technically very good. They've done so many project financings, it gives me great comfort and confidence in their work.

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

They have solid project finance expertise and an equally solid knowledge of several jurisdictions across sub-Saharan Africa.

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Christophe Asselineau

Band 3

Christophe Asselineau is highly respected for his experience as an M&A and projects lawyer active across Africa. His Paris-based practice incorporates client instructions on matters across the energy, mining and infrastructure spaces. He is often mandated by organisations synonymous with high-end development.

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Martin McCann

Band 3

Martin McCann is sought out by commercial lenders, DFIs and ECAs for his handling of project-related structured financing. He is well versed in matters involving mining, specifically within the minerals space, and in regard to infrastructure projects across southern African countries. He is based in London.

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Madhavi Gosavi

Band 5

London-based Madhavi Gosavi is a seasoned projects lawyer who is also the EMEA head of banking and finance at Norton Rose Fulbright. She is regularly active on infrastructure projects, with notable recent activity handling Angolan deals.

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