Standing out for its leading knowledge of the West African energy and natural resources markets, the global energy group at Mayer Brown is highly sought-after among major international clients for its expertise across the development, financing, and construction of significant and impactful projects. Olivier Mélédo regularly acts for sponsors, investors, and states on development, financing, construction, and M&A matters, demonstrating a comfort across renewable and conventional energy infrastructure and assets. A further expert is Alban Dorin, who assists leading banks and development finance institutions on the financing of significant West African mining projects.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Very strong responsiveness, knowledge of the infrastructure market, and an ability to apply to our new carbon market.’

  • ‘Olivier Mélédo stands out.'

Clients clés

  • Africa Finance Corporation
  • Africa Legal Support Facility
  • Caterpillar Financial Services
  • Coris Bank International
  • EcobankDevelopment Corporation
  • En/Power
  • Générale du Solaire
  • Karadeniz Holding
  • Millennium Challenge Corporation
  • Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine Minier (SMHPM)

Points forts

  • Advising the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on the development of five green hydrogen projects with an aggregate capacity of 85 GW.
  • Advised Coris Bank International on the financing to gold mining company West African Resources Limited for the development of the Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso.
  • Advised Vaalco Energy Inc on the acquisition of Swedish oil exploration and production company Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique

Olivier Mélédo; Alban Dorin