Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 1
Contact number
+44 20 7283 6000Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright operates a distinguished projects team that has deep-rooted Africa expertise and frequently acts on renewable energy and mining projects. In addition to its strength in project finance, advising development finance institutions (DFIs) and commercial lenders, it also handles sponsor-side representation and has experience assisting governments. The firm's experience spans power, telecoms, road, rail and ports, as well as maintaining a robust mining practice. The group is also active on renewable energy projects, including wind and solar, as well as on sustainable bond mandates. The team demonstrates broad coverage across the continent, with key offices in Johannesburg and Casablanca as well as Paris and London.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright acted for Angola's Ministry of Finance on the approximately USD1 billion financing for a major water production, transmission and distribution project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose have strong technical expertise and have depth within their organisation. They demonstrate consistent knowledge of a diverse range of topics in the energy sector."
"Norton Rose have strong technical expertise and have depth within their organisation. They demonstrate consistent knowledge of a diverse range of topics in the energy sector."
Notable Practitioners
Christophe Asselineau is highly respected for his experience as an M&A and projects lawyer active across Africa. His Paris-based practice incorporates client instructions on matters across the energy, mining and infrastructure spaces. He is often mandated by organisations synonymous with high-end development.
Martin McCann is sought out by lenders, DFIs and ECAs for his handling of project-related structured financing. He is well versed in matters involving mining, specifically within the minerals space, and in regard to infrastructure projects across southern African countries. He is based in London.