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Watson Farley & Williams

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide


Watson Farley & Williams

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Banking & Finance - Africa-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams has a multidisciplinary African finance group, calling principally on the expertise of partners based in London, Paris and Dubai. It is active on a variety of asset finance, trade finance and reserve-based lending mandates, and is often seen acting for financial institutions, including multilaterals. The firm's trade finance expertise is complemented by experience handling commodities trading disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams assisted a syndicate of commercial banks and traders with the financing for Trident Energy's acquisition of a portfolio of hydrocarbon assets from Chevron and Total in the Republic of Congo.

Strengths

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  • Watson Farley & Williams has a very personable, likeable team who are not shy when it comes to rolling up their sleeves and getting into the details of the deal to help ensure a successful outcome.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightJoe Levin
    SpotlightJoe Levin

    Joe Levin

    Joe Levin is a London-based partner whose work encompasses project and trade finance, with the twin streams of his practice converging in the oil and gas sector.

    • Joe Levin is one of the nicest guys you will meet. He is very keen to provide a top-level service.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • It's an amazing group of lawyers at Watson Farley; they are very available and proactive. It's been a pleasure working with the incredible team lead by Joe Levin.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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