The ‘deep sector knowledge across the team’ at Ashurst LLP allows the firm to offer a wide-ranging service encompassing expertise in financing, project development and energy M&A work. The unit is additionally strong in both advisory and contentious public law work and frequently assists clients with public procurement issues. Mark Barges and Tom Longmuir co-lead the project finance practice, with the former well regarded for his work on energy transition-related projects and the latter a recognised practitioner in Africa, the Middle East and the CEE region. Domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals are known strengths of Vincent Trévisani’s practice. Yann Alix, who divides his time between London and Paris, has a focus on transactional work related to oil, gas and mining. Charles-Douglas Fuz is a further name to note.
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- ‘The client service is always excellent, as is the quality of the advice. Deep sector knowledge across the team, combined with a wider viewpoint and market visibility of precedents, is valuable.’
- ‘Yann Alix provides excellent analysis and solutions in addition to flagging issues quickly. He is able to explain and break down very complex issues and he delivers high-quality and useful solutions. In addition to being a real dealmaker, he is able to zoom in on detail to solve extremely difficult issues.’
Key clients
- UK Export Finance
- J.P. Morgan
- Natixis
- Octopus Investments
- Eramet
- Veolia
- Engie
- Deutsche Bank
- Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
- La Banque Postale
- Bpifrance
- Banco Santander
- ONE-Dyas
- OMV
- Ivanhoe Mines
- Trident Energy
- Waldorf
- African Development Bank
- Banque Centrale Populaire (Morocco)
- Skyborn Renewables (fka wpd Offshore)
- Boralex
- Cubico Sustainable Investments
- Omnes Capital
- Renner Energies
- Managem
- VAALCO Energy
- MUFG Bank, Ltd
- Société Générale
- Goldman Sachs
- ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP)
- EIB
- Nareva
- Chariot Oil & Gas
- Minerals Development Oman
- Vinci
- Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft
- Nebras Power
- Attijariwafa Bank
Work highlights
- Advised the lenders (Bpifrance, LPB and LBP AM) on the non-recourse financing to Helexia for a portfolio of 583 solar PV and energy efficiency projects across eight European countries.
- Advised the lenders (EIB, EKF as ECA, CACIB, Santander, Mizuho and KfW) on the €450m financing of one of four 30MW pilot floating offshore projects being developed by Engie and EDPR.
- Advised Renner Energies (BlackRock's European renewables platform) on the acquisition of a portfolio of renewable energy generation companies from German energy group ibVogt.
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: Energy projects
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mark Barges
Ashurst LLPVincent Trévisani
Ashurst LLPLeading partners: Mining, oil and gas and natural resources
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yann Alix
Ashurst LLPNext Generation Partners: Public law and regulatory
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jacques Dabreteau
Ashurst LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Barges, Tom Longmuir, Yann Alix, Vincent Trevisani