Next Generation Partners

Rising Stars

Foreign firms in Tunisia

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance‘s francophone Africa practice assists clients ranging from financial institutions to oil and gas companies and investment funds with a broad range of mandates. Renewable energy projects, major restructurings and private equity transactions stand out as areas of activity for the team. Casablanca-based partner Ouns Lemseffer has a strong track record in project financings, notably in North and West Africa. She co-leads the practice alongside the Paris-based duo of Delphine Siino Courtin and Corinne Duvnjak, who have longstanding experience of assisting with energy and infrastructure projects. Also in Casablanca, Mustapha Mourahib and Frédéric Giancarli are additional names to note.

Practice head(s):

Ouns Lemseffer; Delphine Siino Courtin; Corinne Duvnjak


Other key lawyers:

Mustapha Mourahib; Frédéric Giancarli


Key clients

African Development Bank


International Finance Corporation (IFC)


Africa50


Work highlights


  • Advised Africa50 Project Finance on its minority investment (cash-in/cash-out) in Holged, a Moroccan company active in the education sector in Morocco and Tunisia.
  • Advising AfDB and IFC on the 100 MW PV solar power plant in Kairouan North, Tunisia developed by AMEA Power and TBEA Xinjiang SunOasis Co.

Linklaters LLP

From large-scale energy projects, to distribution and joint venture agreements, Linklaters LLP's transactional prowess is brought to bear on matters for clients including private equity firms, financial institutions and telecoms companies. London-based Andrew Jones heads up the team alongside Paris-based Bertrand Andriani. The latter’s project financing expertise extends to secured and unsecured syndicated loans. Justin Faye is well placed to assist with the financing and development of energy and infrastructure projects.

Practice head(s):

Andrew Jones; Bertrand Andriani


Other key lawyers:

Justin Faye


Work highlights


  • Assisting Total with the assessment of opportunities for the development of a large-scale green hydrogen export project in Tunisia, in coordination with key European players.

Trinity International LLP

Boutique firm Trinity International LLP is highlighted for its extensive experience in handling energy and infrastructure projects in Africa. Core areas of expertise include financing arrangements and the tender process for renewable projects. Paris-based Pierre Bernheim and Marianna Sédéfian jointly lead the practice. Bernheim frequently assists with renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, while Sédéfian excels at advising international sponsors on project finance transactions. In London, project contract documentation specialist Luke Muchamore is further recommended.

Practice head(s):

Pierre Bernheim; Marianna Sédéfian


Other key lawyers:

Luke Muchamore


Key clients

BIO


Climate Fund Managers


ElectriFi (through EDFI Management Company N.V)


EAIF


Finance in Motion


Qair International


Scatec


The Ministry of Energy in Tunisia (through World Bank)


Work highlights


  • Acting for Scatec as winner of the tender process in Tunisia for 500MW Solar PV Projects under the concession scheme with three solar projects in Tozeur (50MW), Sidi Bouzid (50MW) and Tataoiune (200MW).
  • Acting for the Ministry of Energy of Tunisia (through the World Bank) in relation to the tender on 1,700MW solar and wind tenders in Tunisia.
  • Acting for EAIF as lender in connection with the financing of a solar project under the authorisation scheme.

Ashurst

International developers and operators turn to Ashurst for transactional and advisory assistance with renewable energy mandates in Tunisia. The development of wind farm and solar concession projects standout as recent areas of activity alongside M&A work concerning Tunisian-based assets. Yann Alix heads up the team from the firm’s London office and is well versed in contemporary energy issues such as green energy production. Paris-based Claudia Cicone provides key support to Alix.

Practice head(s):

Yann Alix


Other key lawyers:

Mark Barges; Claudia Cicone


King & Spalding LLP

King & Spalding LLP’s practice combines transactional expertise in the energy sector with contentious expertise spanning arbitrations and criminal cases. Mehdi Haroun oversees matters from the firm’s Paris office and is frequently instructed by clients from the oil and gas sector. Nora Djeraba‘s practice extends to advisory work on local employment law issues.

Practice head(s):

Mehdi Haroun


Other key lawyers:

Nora Djeraba


Key clients

Panoro Energy


Work highlights


  • Assisting Panoro Energy with the extension of the Sfax Offshore Permit in Tunisia.