Mr Simon Norris > Trinity International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Boutique firm Trinity International LLP occupies a niche in Mozambique-facing work, advising on corporate and finance transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Founding partner and power projects expert Simon Norris regularly advises developers, investors and financial institutions. Paul Biggs and Kaushik Ray also co-lead the team.

Trinity International LLP is ‘a clear market expert when it comes to Africa, having an ear to the ground and footprint on the pulse‘. The firm specialises in corporate and finance transactions in emerging markets. and its mission is to play a role in improving access to power and basic infrastructure. It frequently advises European, African and North American banks and DFI’s on project finance, acquisition finance, corporate finance and financial institution lending. Founding partners Paul Biggs and Simon Norris (who is ‘a phenomenal lawyer and a great project manager‘), head of corporate Conrad Marais and project finance partner Kaushik Ray are the key practitioners. Ray served as borrower’s counsel on the development of a $30m 7.5MW solar PV project in Mubuga in Burundi, the country’s first solar IPP. Other key members of the team include Fiona Gulliford  , who also has extensive experience in  power and water projects, and senior associate Jo Sykes .

Boutique emerging markets firm Trinity International LLP advises a range of public and private sector clients on infrastructure transactions, with considerable experience of projects in the African continent. The team is led by Paul Biggs, Simon Norris, Kaushik Ray and Conrad Marias . Jo Sykes was recently promoted to partner.

Boutique firm Trinity International LLP has an off-grid power practice which focuses on financing solutions and commercial structuring of off-grid power projects. The firm is known for its primary market presence in Africa where it advises on all types of transactions from solar, wind and geothermal to gas-powered plants and nuclear. Paul Biggs  has expertise in private and public sector infrastructure projects and co-heads the practice with Simon Norris who advises developers, investors and financial institutions. Other co-head Kaushik Ray covers project and corporate finance transactions. Conrad Marais is a key contact in the team.