Olivier Mélédo
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown
Client SatisfactionWith extensive experience of operating in Africa, Mayer Brown‘s energy team is equipped to assist with a wide range of projects in the renewable energy sector. Areas of expertise include hydrogen, hydropower, solar and wind projects. The unit is also lauded for its ability to handle precedent-setting liquid natural gas projects in emerging markets. Olivier Mélédo co-leads the practice and is singled out for his expertise in the development and financing of complex energy and infrastructure projects. Fellow team lead Alban Dorin has a strong track record in mining projects and infrastructures in Africa.
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Key clients
- Africa Finance Corporation
- Africa Legal Support Facility
- Caterpillar Financial Services
- Coris Bank International
- En/Power
- Générale du Solaire
- Karadeniz Holding
- Millennium Challenge Corporation
- QatarEnergy
- Storengy/ENGIE
- The Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- The Government of the Republic of Benin
- The Government of the Republic of Gabon
- The Government of the Republic of The Gambia
- The West African Power Pool (WAPP)
- Total EREN
Work highlights
- Advising the sponsors on the signing of the project documents with the government of Sierra Leone for the development, financing and construction of a 120 MW hydropower project in Sierra Leone.
- Advising Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) on its additional financing and investment in Nouvelle Gabon Mining (NGM), a company holding major manganese concessions in Gabon, and related infrastructure issues.
- Advising enpower RDC in the context of the development and financing of a high-voltage line between the Zambian border and the mining centre of Katanga.
Lawyers
Leading individuals: Energy projects
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners: Mining, oil and gas and natural resources
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alban Dorin
Mayer BrownPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olivier Mélédo, Alban Dorin