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Global France Projects & Energy: International: Finance

This chapter focuses on the development, acquisition and divestitures of large projects within the infrastructure and energy markets. Clients in this sector include sponsors, lenders, project originators and multilateral agencies and development banks. This section includes the development of refineries, pipelines, LNG and petrochemical terminals, power plants and wind power, waste-to-energy and hydropower technology. It also covers exploration, licensing, operation agreements and regulatory compliance across conventional, renewable and nuclear energy, as well as mining and minerals. It also features private and state-sponsored infrastructure projects, including motorway, toll road and bridge developments, rail and light rail systems and water treatment plants. It also includes the development of social infrastructure projects, such as hospitals, schools, housing and prisons.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Paule Biensan
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    Paule Biensan
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Projects & Energy: International: Finance
    2023 | Senior Statespeople |
    Paule Biensan is a formidable practitioner with longstanding expertise in projects across Africa. She advises on the structuring and financing of energy and mining projects.
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Band 1
  1. Amir Jahanguiri
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    Amir Jahanguiri
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Projects & Energy: International: Finance
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Amir Jahanguiri moves up the rankings and maintains a reputed practice for his work in international project financing. He routinely advises clients on a variety of projects including transportation infrastructures as well as renewable energy projects. He is well versed in PPP and concession mandates.
  2. Bertrand Andriani
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    Bertrand Andriani
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Projects & Energy: International: Finance
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Bertrand Andriani remains a leading name in the international project finance space. He assists with transportation, mining, infrastructure and renewable energy projects financing and is particularly active across Europe and Francophone Africa.
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Band 2
  1. Delphine Siino Courtin
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    Delphine Siino Courtin
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | Projects & Energy: International: Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Delphine Siino Courtin is a highly established practitioner with a strong reputation for her assistance with project development and financing in Africa, as well as with concession projects.
  2. Nikolaï Eatwell
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    Nikolaï Eatwell
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | Projects & Energy: International: Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Nikolaï Eatwell has a very broad international practice, with recent mandates encompassing Turkey, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe and Africa. He regularly advises governments and lenders on the development and financing of road infrastructures, energy plants and mines.
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    Olivier Fille-Lambie
    Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
    Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP | Projects & Energy: International: Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Olivier Fille-Lambie continuously enjoys a strong presence in the market and moves up in the rankings this year. He advises on the financing and development of energy and infrastructure projects in African countries. He also assists with concession matters.
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Band 3
  1. Victoria Westcott
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    Victoria Westcott
    Reed Smith
    Reed Smith | Projects & Energy: International: Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Dual-qualified in France and the UK, Victoria Westcott of Reed Smith assists with project finance within the electricity, water and renewable energy sectors. Her clients include states, corporate entities and international financial institutions.
  2. Mark Barges
    Ashurst | Projects & Energy: International: Finance
    2023 | Band 3