About

Based in: Paris

Principal practice areas: Projects, public and administrative law

An expert on energy, renewables and infrastructure projects, Mark Barges has a track record of advising on several major acquisitions and project financing deals in Africa, and is a trusted partner to clients thanks to his ability to understand the most complex of projects and project financings. Previously based in London, Barges has worked in Linklaters’ Paris office since 2010, and has since been involved in many landmark transactions in Africa. Some examples include advising the government of the DR Congo on a DFID-funded pilot solar mini grid programme, a consortium of sponsors on the structuring and financing of the first IPP project in Mali, as well as advising lenders on the ongoing financing of the Safi coal-fired power plant in Morocco.