At Ashurst LLP, Yann Alix, who is based in the London office and acts as head of the firm's broader Africa group, leads the team, which is very experienced in advising international developers on projects and transactions in Tunisia. The group's workload includes assisting with project finance matters and M&A deals in the mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors, as well as handling international arbitration cases. Alix brings expertise in handling project finance and M&A, and Paris-based Mark Barges is adept at assisting with project finance work in the energy sector. Claudia Cicone left the firm in July 2025.
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Key clients
- Schlemmer
- SGS
- One-Dyas
- Chariot
- Petra Diamonds
- Managem
- Newcrest
- Attijariwafa Bank
Work highlights
Advised an international energy company on the development of a green hydrogen project in Tunisia.
Advised a consortium of global renewable energy developers on a joint bid for the development, construction, financing, and operation of large-scale photovoltaic solar projects in Tunisia.
Represented an international infrastructure group in a dispute with a Tunisian public entity concerning a long-term concession and construction contract for water treatment and biogas facilities.
