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About
Provided by Justin C. Faye
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As the Head of the Africa Group and a partner in the Paris Energy and Infrastructure practice at Linklaters, Justin C. Faye stands at the forefront of some of the most significant and transformative projects across the African continent. With a focus on facilitating sustainable development, his dedication is reflected in the breadth and depth of his work, establishing him as a pivotal figure in the legal and financial spheres within the continent and earning him a reputation as a trusted advisor in complex matters.
Under his leadership, the Africa Group has navigated a myriad of financing structures for projects that have had a broad impact on regional development. Justin's work includes advising on the Biovéa Biomass project in Ivory Coast, a pioneering effort in sustainable energy, and the strategic Congo Bridge project, a landmark transnational initiative. He also advised Africa Finance Corporation and the lenders on the financing of the development, construction, and operation of a 300 MW combined cycle tri-fuel power plant in Cap des Biches, Senegal, as well as on the sustainability-linked financing granted to the Raxio Data Centres group, a leading pan-African data centre developer and operator.