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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Projects & Energy: International

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Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher's solid team provides transactional, financing and advisory assistance in the transport, social infrastructure and energy sectors. The practice offers noteworthy expertise in local mandates as well as those involving African jurisdictions and Turkey. The law firm assists bidders with tender proceedings and also acts for sponsors on project developments. The team's clients include both private and public entities, as well as local and international financial institutions. The lawyers have an increased presence and recognition in the domestic market.

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Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher assisted the lenders to Néolithe with the

    financing of up to five waste treatment plants.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are very knowledgeable in project finance; they are very smart, down to earth and hard workers. All associates are also equally hard workers and are very smart individuals.

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  • The team definitely are great at handling complex projects.

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  • They are a competent and pragmatic team.

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  • The reactivity, creativity and innovative mindset of the partners is great.

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  • I would highlight the team's experience and sector expertise, their ability to be proactive in negotiations, and their responsiveness and availability.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Amir Jahanguiri
    Amir Jahanguiri

    Amir Jahanguiri

    Amir Jahanguiri maintains a highly reputed practice for his work in international project financing. He routinely advises clients on a variety of projects, including transportation infrastructure and renewable energy projects. He is well versed in PPP and concession mandates, and can boast particular expertise in matters relating to Turkey.

    • He is a very good negotiator, with depth of experience that is unrivalled in my opinion.

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    • Amir is the best lawyer in town.

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    • Amir is an exceptional sponsor adviser, demonstrating unparalleled expertise and dedication in handling legal matters.

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    • Amir Jahanguiri is a great adviser.

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    • He is very commercial and attentive to his customers.

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