Band 3
Provided by Sébastien Thouvenot
Sébastien has over 20 years' experience dedicated exclusively to Francophone practice in Africa. He advises on corporate, regulatory and commercial matters, as well as on major infrastructure projects such as public-private partnerships. He works in the fintech, telecoms, mining, hydrocarbons and energy sectors.
Sébastien spent 11 years in the projects team at Eversheds Sutherland in Paris, 9 years as a partner at ENSafrica, based in South Africa and Mauritius and 2 years in the Africa team at CMS Francis Lefebvre.
He completed a doctorate on the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) in 2002 and co-wrote several books and articles on the subject.
He has been ranked since 2012 by Chambers and Partners among the best lawyers in OHADA law and since 2018 by Africa Business+ (Jeune Afrique) in the 100 Legal Powerlist.
Provided by Chambers
Sébastien Thouvenot operates a practice spanning European and African M&A transactions, having practised out of Mauritius for a number of years. Now based in Paris, he garners praise from clients for his knowledge of OHADA and other regulatory frameworks.
Provided by Chambers
Sébastien Thouvenot knows Africa very well. He is humble and very efficient.
Sébastien Thouvenot knows Africa very well. He is humble and very efficient.
