Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton‘s project finance practice is recognised for its experience handling domestic and international financings in emerging markets, across industries such as mining and metals, oil, gas and petrochemicals, power, renewable energy and water and wastewater. Practice head Barthélemy Faye advises on M&A and private equity transactions, project development and financing in the natural resources, infrastructure and power sectors, as well as sovereign debt matters, with a particular focus on Africa.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘This is the most effective legal team I have ever encountered in my 50 years of experience.’
- ‘Barthélemy Faye, Pape Diouf and Christophe Wauters are extremely responsive and very professional.’
- ‘Solid expertise and experience.’
- ‘Christophe Wauters has perfect mastery and particular efficiency in managing missions.'
Key clients
- Central Bank of Iraq
- Institut Pasteur de Dakar SA
- Port Autonome de Cotonou SA
- Aéroport International Blaise Diagne SA
- The Republic of Togo
Work highlights
Represented the Central Bank of Iraq as a counsel in connection with an ICC arbitration initiated by Cardno ME Limited. The case relates to the construction of the CBI’s new state-of-the-art headquarters building.
Representing the Port Autonome de Cotonou in connection with a financing arranged by the African Development Bank, for the development of Terminal 5 and the Zongo parking, as part of the modernisation and extension of the port infrastructures.
Representing the Republic of Togo on its financing initiatives, advising on strategic loan facilities aimed at advancing the country’s economic and social infrastructure.
Practice head
Barthélemy Faye
Other key lawyers
Christophe Waulters; Anton Nothias; Pap Diouf