Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 4
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Covington & Burling possesses strength in both sponsor and developer-side work in the renewable energy sector, advising on the development, financing and construction of wind farms, thermal power projects, hydropower stations and solar projects. The firm also offers expertise in infrastructure projects in the water, mining and transport sectors, and is active on a number of gas and coal power plant developments, with notable involvement in South Africa's IPP procurement programmes. With notable strength in both northern and southern Africa, the Africa projects team principally operates out of its Johannesburg and London offices.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling advised Operation Water, and its local subsidiary, on the establishment of a public-private partnership relating to the rehabilitation and expansion of several water supply systems in Mozambique.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have a very good working relationship with the Covington team and enjoy their solution-focused approach, their ability to untangle otherwise complex issues, and their reasonable budget."
"Covington offers incredible responsiveness while maintaining a high quality of work."
"They have great commercial understanding. They're very pragmatic, very commercial and know how to get things over the line."
"We have a very good working relationship with the Covington team and enjoy their solution-focused approach, their ability to untangle otherwise complex issues, and their reasonable budget."
"Covington offers incredible responsiveness while maintaining a high quality of work."
"They have great commercial understanding. They're very pragmatic, very commercial and know how to get things over the line."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Donovan maintains a prolific practice which spans project development, acquisitions and financing. He is knowledgeable of both the oil and gas and power spaces, where he advises private and public organisations, including independent power producers and parastatals. He splits his time between Johannesburg and London.
"Ben has huge experience doing deals all over the world. It comes down to the pragmatism that he has; he can apply his experience from elsewhere. As a client we trust and listen to him."
London-based Robin Mizrahi is recognised for his practice focus on the power and renewable energy sectors, where he often represents government entities, lenders, sponsors and natural gas companies. He is highly experienced across development and financing matters, as well as privatisations and acquisitions. He is also knowledgeable on oil and gas and infrastructure developments.
Agnieszka Klich represents clients across development and financing matters, as well as advising on acquisitions relating to energy projects. She provides counsel across many countries in Africa, with particular insight into renewable power technologies. She is based in London.
"Agnieszka is a phenomenal negotiator who is able to provide practical solutions that are acceptable to all parties."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
Africa-wide