Chambers Review
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Projects & Energy: Power - Africa-wide
What the Team is Known For
Trinity International is a stellar boutique law firm with an eminent reputation for early-phase development work across Africa. The firm demonstrates a strong commitment to the continent and is frequently mandated to act for sponsors on innovative IPPs and projects in the renewables sector, including solar, hydro, wind and geothermal. Its further areas of expertise include distribution and electrical transmission networks as well as integrated grid projects. The team is also sought out by governments for advice on energy sector development and is increasingly acting for lenders, including development finance institutions (DFIs) and commercial banks. In addition to its market-leading power practice, the firm is also increasingly active in mining and oil and gas. Its offices are located in London, Paris and Washington, DC.
Strengths
We are extremely pleased with the team. They are very proactive in trying to solve the complexities and find solutions.
The lawyers at Trinity are really pragmatic and can adapt to situations.
Trinity demonstrates a strong ability to manage complex legal matters, offering strategic and well-structured solutions to multifaceted challenges.
We appreciate the responsiveness and agility of the team.
The team is pragmatic, solution-oriented and highly responsive when challenges arise.
Work Highlights
Trinity International advised IFC and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire on the development of an integrated solid waste management system.
Notable practitioners
Stéphane Brabant is an illustrious lawyer in the African projects and energy space and a prominent presence on projects taking place in francophone jurisdictions. Based in the firm's Paris office, he is particularly well versed in mining projects and is also a noted OHADA specialist.
London-based Paul Biggs is a pre-eminent lawyer with extensive expertise in power developments. He is a prominent adviser on projects across southern Africa, representing developers, lenders and other institutional investors. He is also particularly well reputed for his leading position in the IPP space in several anglophone jurisdictions, and assists with a variety of large-scale renewable power projects.
Firm co-founder Simon Norris is highly respected for his project development work across a number of African jurisdictions, with experience handling both energy and infrastructure matters. Based in London, he is regularly instructed by sponsors, international financial institutions and government entities.
Co-head of the firm's francophone and DFI practices, Kaushik Ray frequently handles project financing, development and transactions, particularly in relation to the power sector. With a strong profile in IPPs and renewable energy matters, he regularly advises domestic and international lenders, as well as having additional experience as borrower's counsel. He is based in London.
Kaushik Ray demonstrates a good level of responsiveness and agility, coupled with good knowledge of the continent and sophistication in matters.
Luke Muchamare adeptly assists with a variety of infrastructure and power projects, with noteworthy experience in the geothermal and wider renewable energy markets. He frequently assists with the financing of solar projects and supports companies with the expansion of their renewable energy portfolios.
Marianna provides seamless interaction on matters and she is direct in her advice.
Paris-based Pierre Bernheim is noted for his comprehensive understanding of project finance as well as the regulatory considerations underpinning high stakes power projects.