Projects & Energy: International - France
What the team is known for
Ashurst frequently handles the development and financing of renewable and natural resource energy projects across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The practice also has expertise in transport infrastructure matters. The lawyers advise on public and private projects, including concessions and PPPs, and offer further strength in regulatory issues. The team regularly collaborates with lawyers from its international offices.
Strengths
"Ashurst's team has proven to be very knowledgeable and experienced."
"Ashurst handles complex matters well."
"Ashurst provides excellent client service. It thinks very proactively about what needs to be done, flags issues in advance and presents solutions as well. It basically helps you reach solutions and handles complex issues in complex jurisdictions."
"The team is very reactive, available and knowledgeable."
Work highlights
Ashurst advised VAALCO Energy on the contract negotiation for the implementation of the Floating Storage and Offloading vessel installation at an offshore oil field in Gabon.
Notable practitioners
Mark Barges has notable expertise in project financing and refinancing, with a particular focus on renewable and natural resource energy projects across Africa and Europe. "Mark Barges is very bright and covers all of the aspects." "He brings a lot to the table. He is very good technically but also good with clients; it is a great balance. With Mark Barges, the service is extremely good."
