Mayer Brown's capabilities take in the range of financing and development transactions, acting on behalf of lenders, sponsors and governments. The team has particular experience advising on mining, oil-and-gas and renewables projects in the African continent. Practice co-head Alban Dorin, who specialises in advising banks, investment funds, sponsors and corporations on international asset and project finance transactions, garners client praise for his 'very effective collaboration'; Olivier Mélédo also co-leads and handles a similarly wide range of financing mandates. Elise Baha is an additional key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘Very effective collaboration - Alban Dorin.'
Key clients
- Africa Finance Corporation
- Africa Legal Support Facility
Work highlights
Advised Coris Bank International on the financing to gold mining company West African Resources Limited for the development of the Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso.
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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Alban Dorin; Olivier Mélédo
Other key lawyers
Elise Baha