Ashurst LLP offers a deep bench of French and English law qualified practitioners who are familiar with Algeria’s legal and regulatory landscape. The practice, primarily based out of Paris and London, brings particular expertise in the areas of project finance, M&A, finance, international arbitration and project development in the oil and gas and mining sectors. M&A and project development specialist Yann Alix leads the team, with expertise spanning the full project life cycle, from advising on investment protection and corporate structuring to joint venture arrangements, and operational and ESG matters. Emmanuelle Cabrol is vastly experienced in representing multinational companies in complex disputes in Africa, while senior associate Claudia Cicone brings extensive knowledge of public procurement, transportation and renewable energy projects.

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Key clients

  • PATL

Work highlights

  • Advising PATL in 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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yann Alix

Other key lawyers

Emmanuelle Cabrone, Claudia Cicone