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What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams has a growing African projects team drawing principally on the expertise of lawyers based in Dubai, London and Paris. It has broad capabilities, advising on the acquisition of hydrocarbon assets and project finance as well as a variety of corporate and commercial mandates pertinent to this field, including the formation of joint ventures. Its activity spans the continent, with recent work originating in countries as diverse as Namibia, Somalia, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire.

Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams acted for the Republic of Guinea on all aspects of the USD15 billion Simandou iron ore project, including with regard to the connecting railway and port infrastructure.

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The practice is exceptional in bringing people from very different cultures together to understand each other and negotiate successfully.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alhassane Barry
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Alhassane Barry
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Alhassane Barry is co-head of the Africa practice and is based in Dubai. Admitted to practice in both New York and Paris, his work has a strong emphasis on francophone countries, having handled recent high-profile matters in Guinea and Djibouti.

His involvement, availability and innovation always elevate discussions and guide us towards concrete, pragmatic solutions.

Alhassane Barry is an excellent lawyer with strong legal expertise and commercial acumen. He demonstrates this expertise by coming up with solutions in complex deals.

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Alhassane Barry
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Alhassane Barry
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