Clifford Chance‘s francophone Africa practice assists clients ranging from financial institutions to oil and gas companies and investment funds with a broad range of mandates. Renewable energy projects, major restructurings and private equity transactions stand out as areas of activity for the team. Casablanca-based partner Ouns Lemseffer has a strong track record in project financings, notably in North and West Africa. She co-leads the practice alongside the Paris-based duo of Delphine Siino Courtin and Corinne Duvnjak, who have longstanding experience of assisting with energy and infrastructure projects. Also in Casablanca, Mustapha Mourahib and Frédéric Giancarli are additional names to note.

From large-scale energy projects, to distribution and joint venture agreements, Linklaters LLP's transactional prowess is brought to bear on matters for clients including private equity firms, financial institutions and telecoms companies. London-based Andrew Jones heads up the team alongside Paris-based Bertrand Andriani. The latter’s project financing expertise extends to secured and unsecured syndicated loans. Justin Faye is well placed to assist with the financing and development of energy and infrastructure projects.

Boutique firm Trinity International LLP is highlighted for its extensive experience in handling energy and infrastructure projects in Africa. Core areas of expertise include financing arrangements and the tender process for renewable projects. Paris-based Pierre Bernheim and Marianna Sédéfian jointly lead the practice. Bernheim frequently assists with renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, while Sédéfian excels at advising international sponsors on project finance transactions. In London, project contract documentation specialist Luke Muchamore is further recommended.

International developers and operators turn to Ashurst for transactional and advisory assistance with renewable energy mandates in Tunisia. The development of wind farm and solar concession projects standout as recent areas of activity alongside M&A work concerning Tunisian-based assets. Yann Alix heads up the team from the firm’s London office and is well versed in contemporary energy issues such as green energy production. Paris-based Claudia Cicone provides key support to Alix.

King & Spalding LLP’s practice combines transactional expertise in the energy sector with contentious expertise spanning arbitrations and criminal cases. Mehdi Haroun oversees matters from the firm’s Paris office and is frequently instructed by clients from the oil and gas sector. Nora Djeraba‘s practice extends to advisory work on local employment law issues.