Ashurst, a strong international firm, operates in Morocco on a fly-in-fly-out basis from their London office. The firm has a strong team of practitioners who are qualified in English and French law. The practice has a strong focus on M&A transactions and project development in the energy sector. Yann Alix leads the practice - he is a specialist in energy industries, including mining and natural gas. Meanwhile, Mark Barges specializes in advising lenders in large project financings, including Unit 5 and 7 of the Jorf Lasfar power plant, which is the largest coal-fired power complex in the MENA region.
Testimonials
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‘Strong team with huge depth and certainly extensive experience globally and specifically in Africa.’
'Yann Alix is very pleasant, competent, and slick.’
‘Mark Barges is strong in project finance, infrastructure, and power. He is full bilingual in English and French, which is very useful in Morocco.'
Key clients
- Chariot Limited
- Attijariwafa bank
- Banque Centrale Populaire
Work highlights
- Advising Chariot, an AIM-listed company with assets in Morocco, Namibia and Brazil, on the development and financing of its flagship project, the Anchois offshore gas field in Morocco located within the perimeter of the Lixus Offshore License.
- Advising the lenders, Banque Centrale Populaire and Attijariwafa Bank, on the MAD 3.3bn refinancing of Units 5 and 6 of the Jorf Lasfar power plant (wholly owned by the Emirati entity TAQA), the largest coal-fired power complex in the MENA region and the first independent power producer (IPP) in Morocco, for the Jorf Lasfar extension IPP.
- Advised Vinci Concessions on its acquisition from WindVision International B.V. of CME Africa Holding B.V.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yann Alix