Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 1
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Chambers Review
White & Case operates a prominent energy and projects group with impressive capabilities across Africa. The firm applies its extensive energy expertise to the financing and development of significant mining projects, frequently acting as counsel to lenders and sponsors. It is further sought after for its experience advising on high-profile oil and gas matters, covering complex finance and commercial issues particularly in the LNG space. Regularly instructed on infrastructure and power projects, the team frequently assists with various commercial advisory and transactional issues stemming from such work, including private equity investments. Key hubs for the firm's African projects team include London, Paris and Johannesburg.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented Occidental Petroleum in the negotiations for its renewal of a concession contract for a major hydrocarbon asset located in Algeria.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case stand out for their commercial vision as well as the depth and experience of their team."
"We are very satisfied. They are very available, they know a lot and they are always able to deal with difficult questions."
"They clearly understand our industry and the in-country risks, and they have the expertise and experience to navigate clients through these issues."
"We work with them regularly on high-end, technically complex commercial deals."
"White & Case stand out for their commercial vision as well as the depth and experience of their team."
"We are very satisfied. They are very available, they know a lot and they are always able to deal with difficult questions."
"They clearly understand our industry and the in-country risks, and they have the expertise and experience to navigate clients through these issues."
"We work with them regularly on high-end, technically complex commercial deals."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Stopford is experienced in oil and gas projects and is particularly active in North Africa. Based in London, he adeptly provides counsel on upstream and downstream facilities, often acting on behalf of project sponsors.
Based in London, Jason Kerr enjoys a stellar reputation for his representation of lenders in relation to significant project finance mandates, including numerous very high-profile oil and gas developments in Nigeria.
Head of the global mining and metals team, Rebecca Campbell has a strong focus on the project financing of mining projects. She has experience across the full spectrum of the financing space, including financial structuring mandates, risk assessments and regulatory advice. Based in London, her practice spans a broad geographical coverage and she is instructed by high-profile banks as well as mining companies.
"Rebecca Campbell is great on mining - she's a really excellent lawyer who is active across the continent."
London-based Mukund Dhar acts as chair of the firm's Africa group and is highly sought after for his handling of commercial contracts relating to significant energy and infrastructure developments, with notable expertise relating to sizeable oil and gas matters. He regularly assists clients with PPPs and acquisitions.
"Mukund is a great guy. He listens and is flexible, he is understanding and he has a wealth of experience that is very helpful. He also keeps to deadlines."
"He's a very knowledgeable, personable and very efficient lawyer."