This is a broad category which aims to cover the full gamut of matters relating to energy, mining and infrastructure projects across Africa. The scope of the section covers advice and representation in the financing, development and operation of projects, with the greatest credit given to principal participants such as lenders, sponsors and lead contractors. Advice on regulatory and legislative issues, such as providing assistance to African governments on new PPP laws, is also relevant. The section also covers corporate and commercial guidance to participants within the energy sector, although to qualify for a ranking in this table (as opposed to simply a ranking in Africa-Wide Corporate/M&A) departments and individuals should be able to demonstrate a high level of both sector and jurisdictional specialisation. Law firms should be able to demonstrate a consistent track record of work in international, coordinating counsel roles, and which have experience acting on matters involving underlying project assets located across a wide range of African countries. The section contains sub-tables for Mining & Minerals, Oil & Gas and Power which focus on projects in each of these areas. Law firms may provide separate submissions for each of these sub-tables, but should not exceed 20 referees for Projects & Energy as a whole. None of these tables cover dispute resolution work, which is instead covered in Africa-Wide Dispute Resolution.
