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About
Provided by Boris Martor
Practice Areas
I am a partner based in our Paris office advising funds, banks, sponsors and public entities on the structuring, award and financing of infrastructure and energy projects in Europe and Africa.
I have over 23 years' experience leading public projects and advising on infrastructure, public and procurement projects in France, Europe and Africa across a variety of sectors.
My experience includes structuring of PPP and project financing transactions, creation of joint ventures, as well as corporate and commercial/regulatory advice in the course of the development or financing of construction of energy and infrastructure projects. Over my career, I have advised on large legal projects relating to structuring, procurement and financing in Europe and Africa, in the energy (clean energy, and oil and gas), infrastructure, transport and telecommunications sectors.
I have advised large corporates, investment corporations, governments, state-owned companies, banks and sponsors or developers on the structuring and negotiation of Public Private Partnerships and infrastructure projects in the course of project finance transactions or institutional reforms and public procurement transactions in France and Africa. My experience also encompasses assistance for corporate transactions and equity investments for private equity and infrastructure funds active in Africa with infrastructure focus since 1997.
I am also a visiting professor at Sorbonne Assas Law School in Paris and the Singapore campus at INSEAD. I also co-wrote the 'Practice of Public Private Partnerships' published by Lexis Nexis. Having developed an extensive practice in Africa and advised a number of companies in more than 50 countries on the African continent, I also created the first pan African diploma on OHADA laws applicable in 17 countries in Africa.
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Boris Martor of Bird & Bird is based in Paris, from where he enjoys a prominent reputation for work on matters arising under OHADA law. His practice includes an emphasis on energy projects and infrastructure transactions, as well as M&A and private equity deals.
Boris Martor is well regarded for his capacity in infrastructure projects across francophone Africa, with further knowledge of power. He frequently handles PPP and project financing mandates on behalf of institutional investors, project sponsors and lenders, as well as sovereign states and public bodies. He is also well reputed for his expertise in OHADA matters. He is based in Paris.
Boris Martor of Bird & Bird advises on the development and contractual aspects of projects across Africa and Europe. He regularly assists with renewable energy matters, with a particular focus on solar energy.
Boris Martor of Bird & Bird advises on the development and contractual aspects of projects across Africa and Europe. He regularly assists with renewable energy matters, with a particular focus on solar energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He knows Africa very well. He knows how to deal with people and he knows the particularities of this region."
"Boris Martor and his team are very responsive, competent and efficient, and their OHADA expertise is recognised by all stakeholders."
"Boris Martor provides a high level of service and is able to communicate with various individuals and departments within our organisation."
"He is particularly strong in structured financings. He also offers very strong advice, and has good knowledge and competency in working with banks."
"Boris is an excellent, experienced lawyer."
"He knows Africa very well. He knows how to deal with people and he knows the particularities of this region."
"Boris Martor and his team are very responsive, competent and efficient, and their OHADA expertise is recognised by all stakeholders."
"Boris Martor provides a high level of service and is able to communicate with various individuals and departments within our organisation."
"He is particularly strong in structured financings. He also offers very strong advice, and has good knowledge and competency in working with banks."
"Boris is an excellent, experienced lawyer."