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White & Case has considerable experience representing sovereign states in finance work, as well as acting for export credit agencies, development finance institutions and various commercial lenders. It is well versed in issues relating to the provision of term loans and revolving credit facilities, and is active on such deals throughout Africa. The firm's African finance practice is largely run from London, but with the frequent support of partners based in Johannesburg, Dubai and Cairo. In addition to its lender-side work, lawyers within the team are regularly called upon to advise borrowers operating in sectors such as oil and gas.
Work Highlights
- The London office of White & Case advised Moove Nigeria on its receipt of a loan from the IFC to support its rollout of a ride-hailing service in collaboration with Uber.
Notable Practitioners
Chris Czarnocki is noted by sources as a seasoned figure with many years' experience acting for emerging-market sovereigns. In this regard he has handled a number of recent mandates on behalf of the Ghanaian Ministry of Finance. He is based in London.