Gide Loyrette Nouel, Projects & Energy | Chambers Global Profile

About

Provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel

Gide has been one of the most active international law firms in Africa for over 50 years. The Africa team offers high-level legal assistance tailored to each sector, country and area of law.

- A wide range of clients, including French international groups, African companies, investors and the public sector in key sectors: energy, infrastructure, transport, telecommunications, etc.

- More than 90 of the firm's lawyers - working from Paris, Gide’s offices on the continent (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) and around the world.

- A cooperation agreement with Bowmans, a leading South African law firm with offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Namibia and Zambia.

- A strong and reliable network of local law firms across Africa, in all areas of law.

- Expertise in complex and cross-border projects, thanks to our extensive knowledge of African national and regional legal systems and regimes: ECOWAS, CEMAC, WAEMU, SADC, OHADA.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gide Loyrette Nouel is a strong French law firm with an enviable presence in francophone Africa. An established name in the representation of state-owned companies, the group is sought after for its representation of private sponsors and developers in energy projects and infrastructure developments concerning ports and municipal services. It is regularly instructed on high-profile renewable energy projects, including wind and hydroelectric power matters. The Paris-based team demonstrates a notable ability in advising Asian clients on Africa-bound investments. Its lawyers also adeptly handle instructions from national governments.

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Work Highlights

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Gide acted for the IFC and the Government of Togo on the development of two PPPs focused respectively on public hospital services and affordable housing.

Strengths

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"Their understanding of Africa, and the power sector generally, is very strong."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

"Their understanding of Africa, and the power sector generally, is very strong."

Projects & Energy respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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John Crothers

Band 5

John Crothers handles a range of mandates on behalf of international finance institutions and governmental bodies throughout francophone Africa. He has particular expertise in PPP models, as well as privatisation and financing transactions. Active from the firm's Paris office, his industry expertise covers transportation infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

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Victor Grandguillaume

Band 5

Victor Grandguillaume is a Paris-based lawyer who is increasingly to be seen leading the firm's most noteworthy projects files. He is regularly mandated on utility, social infrastructure and renewable energy matters, with his recent work relating to projects located across francophone Africa.

"Victor Grandguillaume is one to watch. He's a bright individual with a pleasant personality."

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