Ashurst LLP has a full-service offering in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, with particular expertise in international energy projects and M&A transactions. The team covers the entire ambit of energy, including renewables, where it advises sponsors, institutional investors, infrastructure funds and others on financing, project development, M&A and joint ventures. Yann Alix heads the Africa group and mining practice and has expertise in M&A transactions. Mark Barges leads the project finance department alongside Tom Longmuir. Charles-Douglas Fuz is another key contact. Vincent Trevisani left the firm in November 2025.
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Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Strong team - quick turn around and well thought out legal advice and issues. Commercial in solutions.’
- ‘Charles Douglas Fuz - very strong lawyer and deal lead. Excellent quality all round.’
- ‘Excellent overview of key legal and risk issues paired with the ability to prioritise. Patiently driving processes forward in close coorporation with its client.’
- ‘Mark Barges has an excellent overview of the all relevant transactional aspects; he provides well-argued advice to his clients. Drafting from the team which also includes Alix Damecour is precise.’
- ‘A very agile and responsive team that knows the energy sector very well.’
- ‘Excellent knowledge of the energy market, excellent understanding of economic and trading concepts, flexibility.’
Key clients
- Engie Africa
- Facility for Energy Inclusion
- Prosolia Internacional
- White Summit Capital
- Albatros Energy SA
- AFD
- African Development Bank
- ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP)
- Attijariwafa Bank
- AXA IM
- Banco Santander
- Banque Centrale Populaire (Maroc)
Work highlights
Advised a leading international energy company on the strategic restructuring of its investments in two African jurisdictions, conducted through entities incorporated in Europe.
Advised Nareva Holding (with ACWA Power) on their successful bid for the Noor Midelt II project, a 210MW Noor Midelt II hybrid solar PV/CSP project in Morocco.
Assisted Octopus Energy Generation on its acquisition of OX2’s French renewables business, comprising a pipeline of approximately 500MW of photovoltaic and Agri-PV projects.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Energy projects
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Leading partners: Mining, oil and gas and natural resources
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Mark Barges; Tom Longmuir; Yann Alix; Charles-Douglas Fuz