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About
Provided by Simon Ratledge
Practice Areas
Simon Ratledge, co-founder of ASAFO & CO., is dual-qualified at the Paris Bar and as a Solicitor (England & Wales). His practice focuses on major power, energy/natural resources and infrastructure projects and financings across the African continent, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy projects (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal), thermal projects (fuel oil, gas and coal) and hydro-power projects.
With 25 years of experience, Simon has established himself as a trusted expert in project finance. He provides invaluable guidance to a diverse range of clients, including major European, African, Asian, and international development banks, commercial lenders, and sponsor groups. Simon's extensive knowledge and expertise make him a key figure in facilitating successful project finance strategies in some of Africa’s most dynamic and challenging markets.
Professional Memberships
Law Society (England & Wales), Paris Bar Association
Languages Spoken
English, French
Career
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Energy & Infrastructure Group | Partner | 2016 – 2019
Simmons & Simmons LLP
Energy & Infrastructure Group | Partner | 2012 – 2016
Linklaters LLP
Energy & Infrastructure, Paris | Partner | 2005 – 2012 |
Managing Associate | 2001 – 2005 London |
Associate | 1996 – 2001
Chambers Review
Global
Simon Ratledge is widely recognised for his expertise advising on projects across Africa. He regularly assists energy developers, lenders and corporate entities with the development and financing of renewable energy projects and oil and gas infrastructure. He is dual-qualified in France and England.
Paris-based Simon Ratledge is well regarded for his broad practice and his capacity to handle both finance and development mandates relating to power and infrastructure projects across Africa. He is often engaged by international development banks, project sponsors and commercial lenders.
Paris-based Simon Ratledge is well regarded for his broad practice and his capacity to handle both finance and development mandates relating to power and infrastructure projects across Africa. He is often engaged by international development banks, project sponsors and commercial lenders.
Simon Ratledge is widely recognised for his expertise advising on projects across Africa. He regularly assists energy developers, lenders and corporate entities with the development and financing of renewable energy projects and oil and gas infrastructure. He is dual-qualified in France and England.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simon Ratledge is an outstanding lawyer."
"Simon Ratledge is an outstanding lawyer."
