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Rebecca Major

Rebecca Major

Global 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

- Corporate

- Mergers and acquisitions

- Project finance

- Projects

Career

Rebecca is a partner based in our Paris office. Rebecca is a corporate partner focusing on the energy and natural resources sectors. She is the head of our Paris Energy, Mining and Infrastructure team. Rebecca is a corporate partner focusing on the energy and natural resources sectors. She is the head of our Paris Energy, Mining and Infrastructure team. Rebecca advises clients on acquisitions, sales, joint ventures and project development, notably in the energy and natural resources sectors. She has many years of background of doing cross border work, particularly in Europe and Africa (Rebecca has advised on deals in most of Africa's 54 jurisdictions), but also has substantial background in Asia, South America and the Middle East.

For additional information on Rebecca’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/r/rebecca-major

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Rebecca Major is respected for her handling of transactional and development work in the energy sector in Africa. Predominantly recognised for her upstream oil and gas expertise, she also assists clients with acquisitions, dispositions and corporate restructuring in the mining and power spaces. She is based in Paris.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paris-based Rebecca Major is known for her expertise in energy and mining-related matters. She regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions as well as assisting clients with regard to high-value investments into projects located across Africa.

Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Head of department Rebecca Major is qualified in English and French law. She has a diverse projects practice that spans renewable energy and mining investments. She additionally handles transactions in the oil and gas sector and assists with matters in Europe, Africa and Asia.

Strengths

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  • Rebecca is super smart and hardworking.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • Rebecca Major has great expertise in the field, and fantastic communication skills.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Global Guide

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