Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 5
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+33 1 42 68 6000Chambers Review
Bird & Bird fields a compact projects team in Paris which is noted for its longstanding involvement in finance and development mandates across francophone Africa. Its counsel is often sought in relation to solar energy projects, as well as in relation to the construction of crucial infrastructure such as dams and ports. The London office is noteworthy for its provision of transactional advice to various Africa-focused mining and energy companies, including with regard to mergers and potential takeovers, as well as providing assistance with day-to-day corporate governance.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised the State of Guinea on development of a USD100 million solar project using a PPP structure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The commercial sense of this law firm is to be congratulated."
"The Bird & Bird team are really available and meet all deadlines."
"The commercial sense of this law firm is to be congratulated."
"The Bird & Bird team are really available and meet all deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Boris Martor is well regarded for his capacity in infrastructure projects across francophone Africa, with further knowledge of power. He frequently handles PPP and project financing mandates on behalf of institutional investors, project sponsors and lenders, as well as sovereign states and public bodies. He is also well reputed for his expertise in OHADA matters. He is based in Paris.
"He knows Africa very well. He knows how to deal with people and he knows the particularities of this region."
"Boris Martor and his team are very responsive, competent and efficient, and their OHADA expertise is recognised by all stakeholders."