Trinity International LLP is the only emerging markets boutique law firm in the City. Its work is primarily focused on Africa, though it also handles corporate and project finance transactions in Latin America, Central Asia, Southern Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. ‘They have a very practical attitude to deals and getting the deal done’, say clients of the key partners, among them Paul Biggs and Simon Norris, who handle major projects in the mining, agriculture, energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors; head of corporate Conrad Marais; project finance specialist Kaushik Ray; head of private equity Hugh Naylor; and emerging talent Jo Sykes, who handles projects in the energy and infrastructure sector. The firm continues to handle landmark deals, a recent example being Fiona Gulliford‘s work on the first renewable IPP in the Maldives, and Biggs’ advice on Africa’s first floating solar IPP, which is located in the Seychelles.
Testimonials
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‘Trinity has exceptional knowledge of the African markets, which helps get any deal across the line. They are aware of potential regulatory hurdles, which means issues can be addressed early and in an efficient manner. They have a very practical attitude to deals and getting the deal done.’
‘Kaushik Ray, Jo Sykes and Elizabeth Handley are all excellent. The key benefit to working with Trinity is you see the same people working on your deal from start to finish, and they remain focussed and involved even when deals take a long time in some of the emerging market jurisdictions.’
Key clients
- Northcott Capital
- Copperbelt Energy Corporation
Work highlights
- Acted as international legal advisor to Copperbelt Energy Corporation Renewables – drafting and negotiating project and finance documentation on behalf of in respect of a US$200million Green Bond.
- Engaged as international legal counsel on the project to advise the Government of Maldives, through ADB, on the design and structure of a 20MW solar IPP across 20 islands in the Maldives by way of two tenders - one for ground mounted and rooftop solar and one for floating solar.