Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 3
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Hunton Andrews Kurth is an established name well known for its representation of governments and state utilities in power sector development and strategy, notably involving the rollout of IPP frameworks. The team has keen experience in the renewables space, including off-grid energy matters. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in power purchase agreements, as well as acting for international financial institutions on their involvement in state-run programmes across Africa. With further experience in infrastructure and PPP mandates, as well as project financing and O&M concessions, the team demonstrates strong a geographic reach across the continent, with particular activity in East and West Africa.
Work Highlights
- Hunton Andrews Kurth advised the IFC and the Government of Ethiopia on the bidding rounds of various renewable energy projects, following the recent opening up of Ethiopia's electricity sector to foreign direct investment.
Strengths
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"They understand what lenders and developers are looking for in a project finance transaction, and can also raise awareness with host governments on these issues in order to expedite matters."
"The team are extremely commercially oriented, but are also able to guide us on the wider political surroundings and the various interests at play."
"They understand what lenders and developers are looking for in a project finance transaction, and can also raise awareness with host governments on these issues in order to expedite matters."
"The team are extremely commercially oriented, but are also able to guide us on the wider political surroundings and the various interests at play."
Notable Practitioners
Based in Washington, DC, senior counsel John Beardsworth has a wealth of experience in the representation of government entities active throughout Africa. His expertise encompasses matters ranging from energy projects in the gas and renewables spaces to infrastructure, including PPP developments.
London-based Ryan Ketchum adeptly handles infrastructure and energy projects across the southern African regions. He is often sought out by government entities to advise on the full gamut of mandates, including development and project financing.
"Ryan Ketchum has an impressive knowledge of power PPPs that is informed by a global perspective and practice. He’s able to apply this experience to the African context very successfully."
"Ryan is excellent and really adds value to transactions that are challenging to structure commercially or are being developed in a politically sensitive environment."
Ranked Lawyers at
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