Led by Yann Alix, Ashurst LLP has extensive experience in Algeria-based mandates, managing transactions and projects primarily from the firm’s Paris and London offices. The team includes dual-qualified lawyers fluent in French, English, and Arabic, specialising in project finance, M&A, oil and gas, mining development, finance, and international arbitration. Yann has extensive knowledge of M&A transactions and project development across the full project life cycle, including advising on investment protection and corporate structuring, as well as offshore and local joint venture arrangements. Claudia Cicone, based in Paris, regularly supports Alix on a variety of Algerian legal matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The litigation team is very business-oriented and always try to look for solutions that fit with the business. The response to consultations and emails is fast and well-oriented.’

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Key clients

  • PATL
  • Sunny Hill
  • Isuzu
  • One-Dyas
  • Petra Diamonds
  • Newcrest
  • Schlemmer
  • Managem
  • Attijariwafa Bank
  • VINCI Concessions

Work highlights

  • Advising PATL on a dispute against Sonatrach, Algeria's state-owned energy company.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Claudia Cicone
Ashurst
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yann Alix
Ashurst LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yann Alix

Other key lawyers

Claudia Cicone