The practice at Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP is known for handling the financing and development of infrastructure projects, with particular focus on projects across the Africa. The team acts for a varied client list of contractors, sponsors, and lenders in mandates concerning transport, infrastructure and renewables projects. The practice is co-headed by acquisition, project and structured finance specialist Olivier Fille-Lambie, and with Bruno Cantier, who handles PPP mandates in Francophone African Regions.
Testimonials
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‘The Hogan Lovells team has great expertise and experience in the financing of infrastructure projects. I give a lot of credit to the team's continuous efforts in supporting their clients and achieving their goals. A hard-working and dedicated team with an impressive track record and experience. ’
‘Olivier Fille-Lambie: his experience and deep understanding of Africa is a fantastic combination for clients.'
- 'Alexandre Salem: his dedication and hard-working behaviour is everything a client wants to see in their legal counsel. He is a talent to watch and I am sure he will grow into a great lawyer under the supervision of Olivier.'
Key clients
- Albioma
- China Baowu Steel Group
- bpifrance
- Caisse d'Épargne Grand Est Europe
- CIP
- DIPF Djermaya Holdings
- EDF
- Engie
- Meridiam
- Themis Energy
Work highlights
- Advised Themis Energy on the construction and operation of a 44MW hydroelectric power plant in Côte d'Ivoire.
- Advised the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Bank for Red Sea Trade and Industry (BCIMR) as lenders in connection with the establishment of a $155m facility in favour of Great Horn Investment Holding to finance a series of development projects in the Damerjog Industrial Development Free Zone in Djibouti.
- Advising Denham Capital (through DIPF Djermaya Holdings) on the acquisition of the project company in charge of the 34 MW Djermaya solar power plant alongside InfraCo Africa.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bruno Cantier, Olivier Fille-Lambie