Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Projects (Finance & Infrastructure)

John Crothers specializes in project finance, PPPs, banking transactions and privatizations, both in the developing and developed world.

John has over 35 years' experience in large-scale projects, legal transition work, legislative drafting and assistance to governments, IFIs, lenders, sponsors and equity investors, from initial feasibility analysis to international bidding processes and financial closings, where he ensures a clear and early identification of legal issues with a view to proposing the most suitable contractual schemes.

A dual U.S. and France-qualified lawyer, John is fluent in both English and French and has extensive experience working in both civil and common law jurisdictions.

He has advised international financial institutions, concession companies, operators and bidding consortia in infrastructure projects around the world including the following sectors: motorways, airports, ports, solar power, energy, water treatment and desalination facilities and telecommunications. He frequently advises national governments, local governments and other authorities granting concessions or setting up Public-Private Partnerships. He has also drafted international ?best practice? concession and PPP laws in the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe.

Before joining Gide, John Crothers was a counsel in the Office of the General Counsel of the EBRD in London. As such, he was involved in over forty projects in fifteen different Eastern European countries and in the CIS.

John Crothers is consistently ranked as a Leading Individual in Project Finance and Energy by international legal guides Chambers Global, Legal 500 and IFLR1000. He has been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, which highlights individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence.

Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel (Paris), Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) (Since 1999) Associate, Gide Loyrette Nouel (Paris), Projects (Finance & Infrastructure) (1995 - 1999) Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (1992-1995) Vice President, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York (Brussels) (1991 - 1992) Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell (New York/Paris) (1987 - 1991)

English, French and German

Admitted to Bar School of Paris (EFB) (Since 1992) Admitted to Bar School of New York (Since 1987) LL.M. (DEA) Public International Law, University of Strasbourg (France) (1986) B.C.L. (Bachelor of Civil Law), McGill University (Canada) (1985) LL.B. (Bachelor of Common Law), McGill University (Canada) (1984) B.A in Anthropology and Political Science - McGill University (Canada) (1981)