Pascal Agboyibor

Practice Areas

Pascal Agboyibor, admitted to the Paris Bar and Managing Partner of ASAFO & CO., plays a key role in major economic and financial projects across Africa. He is highly regarded for his expertise in projects and financing, particularly in the areas of energy, infrastructure and large integrated mining projects. He also regularly advises on project finance and capital markets transactions, including sovereign debt, on behalf of governments, multilateral financial institutions, lenders and private investors.

Career

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Finance and Energy & Infrastructure | Partner, Managing Partner of the Paris office, Member of the firmwide Board, Lead Director of the Global Board, Head of Africa practice (2002 – 2019)

Watson Farley & Williams, Paris

Banking & Finance | Senior Associate (2000 – 2002)

Jeantet Associés, Paris

Banking & Finance – Energy and Natural Resources | Associate (1993 – 2000)

Professional Memberships

Paris Bar

Personal

Pascal is actively involved in a number of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) matters and related advisory boards, including the AfroChampions initiative.

Languages Spoken

English, French

Education

Awards