Mayer Brown
Client SatisfactionThe team at Mayer Brown is well-placed to assist lenders, sponsors and governments with the financing, development and management of international projects. The group exhibits broad expertise in the oil-and-gas, natural resources, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. The practice is co-led by Alban Dorin, who is particularly experienced in mining and infrastructure projects in Africa. Alongside Dorin, practice co-head and project finance specialist Olivier Mélédo advises on a range of projects based in both France and Africa. Elise Baha is noted for her deep knowledge of structured finance mandates.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent - the team's knowledge of the environment in which the client operates, diligence in processing files and above all availability at all times.’
‘Alban Dorin and Elise Baha: always available and attentive. Knowledge of the field of activity and the environment for the implementation of discussion and negotiation strategies. In-depth knowledge of local laws and regulations (finance and mining) to better advise English-speaking customers.’
‘This team demonstrated all-round capabilities and knowledge of investment in African countries. They demonstrated expertise in the written law and conveyed advice promptly, clearly and concisely. It is the level of service I would expect from a top tier firm.’
‘Alban Dorin stood out for providing clear, comprehensive and commercial advice on an African commodities investment. His team was also very capable.'
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
- Total EREN
Work highlights
- Advised the Government of Gabon on a PPP toll road project (The Transgabonaise) developed by Société Autoroutière du Gabon, an affiliate to French infra fund Meridiam.
- Advised Africa Finance Corporation on its additional financing and investment in Nouvelle Gabon Mining, a company holding major manganese concessions in Gabon, and related infrastructure issues.
- Advised an international bidder on a potential acquisition of Carlyle backed Assala Gabon, the holder of several oil & gas properties offshore Gabon.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alban Dorin, Olivier Mélédo