Thomas Hechl

Since serving as counsel at International Finance Corporation earlier in his career, Thomas Hechl has developed a passion for development projects, thriving on finding creative and practical solutions to difficult issues. Many of his transactions include innovative and tailored structures.

Noted in Chambers USA as an “expert in the development bank space” and for his “creative ability in structuring debt and equity deals,” Thomas leads teams on complex emerging markets project finance, private equity, direct lending, and restructuring transactions, many involving development lenders.

Thomas has 25 years of experience in renewable energy, transport, water, oil and gas, and health care projects all around the world – Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe – including many that received deal awards.

Beginning in 2022, Thomas will divide his time between the Washington, D.C. and Johannesburg offices with a focus on growing the firm’s Africa finance practice.