Ashurst LLP leverages considerable expertise in transactional and regulatory matters, and is among the most highly sought after teams for projects, project finance, energy and natural resources transactions and regulatory matters. The team is additionally capable in dispute resolution, particularly cross-border arbitrations, and is highly experienced in advising clients before the Paris ICC. The team is led by the dual-qualified Yann Alix, who is praised by clients for his ‘deep sector knowledge’, and remains a port-of-call for hydrocarbons sector-related mandates, including both share and asset sales. Paris-based Emmanuelle Cabrol ably assists the team in arbitration matters, boasting over 20 years of experience in advising multinational clients in Algeria-related disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ashurst offers solid legal expertise with a pragmatic approach that sets the team apart. Their international reach and collaborative mindset are valuable, especially for cross-border matters. Clients would appreciate the team's responsiveness and commercial awareness.’
- ‘Working with Yann Alix and the team at Ashurst has been a consistently positive experience. What sets Yann apart is his deep sector knowledge—particularly in the Algerian market—and his ability to translate complex legal and commercial issues into clear, actionable advice. His dual qualification combined with his extensive experience in oil and gas, brings a unique and valuable perspective to cross-border matters.’
Key clients
- Sunny Hill
- Isuzu
- One-Dyas
- Petra Diamonds
- Newcrest
- Schlemmer
- Managem
- Attijariwafa Bank
- VINCI Concessions
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Yann Alix
Other key lawyers
Emmanuelle Cabrol