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- Assistance and legal advice concerning a toll road based on a PPP model
Client: South African company (confidential)
Activities :
- Identify applicable legislation (public contracts and procurement laws, sectoral laws and regulatory frameworks, environmental laws and regulations, laws and regulations governing land acquisition, licensing requirements, etc.), provide a list of agreements/contracts/permits/licences to be put in place during the life of the project. ), provide a list of agreements/contracts/permits/licences to be put in place throughout the life of the project, advise on regulatory requirements (specific laws for construction and approval of the facility), advise on regulatory requirements (specific laws for installation and approval of the concession road) on a PPP basis, advise on the regulatory path (list of authorities and approval deadlines), advise on the financing scheme most likely to be accepted by the government and on the legal structure of the project.
- Advice on the purchase of a company with a concession contract for the distribution of drinking water
Client: an investment company (confidential)
Activities :
- Due diligence of the target company; review of the general legislative and regulatory environment in which the company operates and advice on any problems/issues to be addressed.
- Legislation and advice to national or sub-national entities on PPP transactions
Client: West African State (confidential)
Activities :
- Drafting and review of briefing notes on PPP legislation in the UEMOA zone; Analysis and comparison of PPP analyses around the world; Drafting of an analysis memorandum and proposals for drafting and amending PPP legislation and implementing decrees.
- Assistance and advice on the construction of several training centers for an African company
Client: Dubai-based company (confidential)
Activities :
- Drafting and review of PPP contracts; Legal memoranda on the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the project; Legal memorandum on the structuring and procedures for setting up the project company.
- Assistance with the legal and regulatory structuring of a project to revise legislation and build capacity for negotiating oil and gas contracts
Client: Regional development finance institution in Africa – Togo (confidential)
Activities:
- The firm provided legal advice on the implementation of the structured finance platform following the launch of this innovative product in sub-Saharan Africa; Legal support in the implementation of the capacity building of the Hydrocarbons Directorate, Ministry of Mines and Energy, on . (i) review and analysis of the legal and institutional framework of the hydrocarbons sector; (ii) review and analysis of existing contracts in the hydrocarbons sector; and (iii) organization of a training seminar on oil and gas contract negotiations.
- Assistance with the legal and regulatory structuring of a project to revise legislation and build capacity to negotiate oil and gas contracts
Client: Regional development finance institution in Africa – Senegal (confidential)
Activities: The firm provided legal advice on the implementation of the structured finance platform following the launch of this innovative product in sub-Saharan Africa; Legal support as part of the implementation of capacity building for the Hydrocarbons Directorate, Ministry of Mines and Energy, on. (i) the review and analysis of the legal and institutional framework of the hydrocarbons sector; (ii) the review and analysis of existing contracts in the hydrocarbons sector; and (iii) the organization of a training seminar on oil and gas contract negotiations.
- PPP financing for the construction of a university
Client : Pool Bancaire (confidential)
Activities :
- Verification of the legality of the constitution of the borrowing company; Verification of the social authorizations given to the signatories of the financing and security documents; Verification of the legal capacity and authorization given to the company awarded the contract to carry out the project in place of the initial holder; Verification of the compliance and security of the guarantee proposed by the State backed by the issue of a promissory note; Drafting of the financing agreement; Drafting of the guarantee agreements, in particular the State guarantee agreement; Verification of the legal compliance of the financing project with credit regulations; Legal review of the draft PPP contract.
- Legal advice for a rail project on the regulatory and legal framework applicable to PPPs, public contracts and public service delegations.
Client: A Canadian company (confidential)
Activities :
- Review of the legal and institutional framework applicable to a train/railway; Review of the company’s articles of association and management of the formalities with the registry and local tax authorities; Review of the company’s ethical charter.
- Financing for the construction of a vaccine production center
Client: European organization (confidential)
Activities:
- Advice to the lender on the drafting of financing documents and projects, determination of conditions precedent; advice and legal assistance on various legal issues (verification of the legal compliance of the financing proposal with credit regulations) and issue of a legal opinion for the lender.
- Assistance and advice on the construction of several vocational training centers for a West African country.
Client: Dubai-based company (confidential)
Activities: Review/drafting of the PPP contract; Review of the financing documentation (direct agreement, credit agreement, security deeds, etc.); Legal memoranda on the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the project; Legal memorandum on the structuring and procedures for creating the project company; Analysis reports on the legal and contractual structuring.
Activities :
- Due diligence; Review of credit contracts in the health sector and creation of a vaccine center; Analysis of the regulatory and legal framework; Drafting of other financing documents (security deed, fee letters).
- Financing of the public-private partnership contract for the design, financing, construction, equipment, upkeep and maintenance of vocational training centers in Senegal, concluded between the State of Senegal and a foreign company.
Activities :
- Review of the PPP contract, Review of the financing documentation (direct agreement, credit agreement, security deeds, etc.), legal opinions, analysis reports, etc.
- Assistance with the legal and regulatory structuring of a project to install, operate and maintain solar and hybrid systems for commercial and industrial customers
Client: Investment fund (confidential)
Activities:
- Legal and regulatory due diligence
- Carrying out a legal due diligence investigation of the transaction to identify potential issues and areas of risk and proposing solutions to resolve any fatal defaults and mitigate risks; Due diligence covers legal, regulatory and corporate aspects
- Financing a rural water supply project
Client: a public lender in a European country (confidential)
Activities :
- Legal assistance for financing in the form of a non-repayable grant;
- Review of an implementation contract.
- Construction of a hydraulic dam
Client : a joint-venture of European companies.
Activities :
- General assistance (building law, construction law), assistance with a tender, provision of a legal opinion, assistance with the issue of building permits, assistance with contracts.
- Financing of an agricultural business by an investment fund
Client: A European investment company. (confidential)
Activities :
- Drafting of a memorandum on the following aspects: Land tenure and property rights, legislation on the use of water in agriculture, regulation of the agricultural sector, securities / credit enhancement; Drafting of the term sheet; Due diligence of the target company.
- Financing the construction of a bridge as part of a South-South partnership
Client: Asian Bank (confidential)
Activities:
- Legal assistance and advice, review of financial and security documents, drafting of deeds – issue of a legal opinion.
- Financing the construction of a university
Client : Syndicate Bank (confidential)
Activities :
- Verification of the legality of the constitution of the borrowing company; Verification of the social authorizations given to the signatories of the financing and security documents; Verification of the legal capacity and authorization given to the company awarded the contract to carry out the project in place of the initial holder; Verification of the conformity and security of the guarantee proposed by the State backed by the issue of a promissory note; Drafting of the financing agreement; Drafting of the guarantee agreements, in particular the State guarantee agreement; Verification of the legal conformity of the financing project with credit regulations.
- Financing of a capacity building project for an agricultural company
Client: A European investment company (confidential)
Activities :
- Legal structuring and compliance of financing documents with local law (verification of the legal compliance of the financing project with credit regulations), drafting of security documents, issuing of legal advice.
- Legal advice and assistance concerning a loan from an international cooperation bank to a public development bank
Client: International law firm (confidential)
Activities :
- Review of the general agreement, review of the legal opinion for the borrower’s articles of association, review of legal opinions; negotiation assistance, advice on the enforceability of the general agreement and related representations and warranties, agreements, CP documents, dispute resolution under local and related international laws.
- Construction of a 10 MW solar power plant
Client: A company (confidential)
Activities:
- Drafting of the PPA, the agreement between the company and the municipality, issuing of a legal opinion, legal assistance and government guarantee.
- Construction of a wind farm
Client: A European company (confidential)
Activities :
- Advice and assistance on the legal framework of the energy sector, issuance of legal opinions, assistance with company law.
- Financing of the electricity project as part of the National Emergency Rural Electrification Program
Client: Syndicate with a local bank and regional banks (confidential)
Activities :
- Legal adviser, review of financing agreements and provision of legal advice; verification of the legal compliance of the financial project with credit regulations; drafting of the financial agreement; drafting of conditions precedent in collaboration with the Syndicate of banks; drafting of guarantee deeds (state guarantee, personal and joint guarantee, assignment of trade receivables agreement) ; Participation in meetings to review the financing and guarantee agreements between the Borrower and the lenders; Drafting of a legal opinion on the validity under local law of the Financing Agreement, the Assignment of Professional Receivables Agreement, the State Guarantee Agreement and the Deed of Personal and Joint Surety of the Borrower’s Managing Director; Assistance and legal advice on all legal issues.
- Legal assistance to a mining group in connection with the production and sale of electricity in the WAEMU region
Client: Mining company (confidential)
Activities:
- Advice on the legal framework applicable to the electricity sector; Legal advice on the sale and lease of electricity production equipment; Advice on the tax regulations applicable to electricity production and sale activities; Assistance in obtaining an electricity production and sale license from the regulatory authority.
- Assistance to a private company for the production of electricity by photovoltaic plant.
Client: Private company (confidential)
Activities:
- Advice on the legal framework applicable to the electricity and renewable energy sector; Drafting, reviewing and commenting on a contract for the construction of a photovoltaic power plant; Assistance in completing the administrative formalities required for the production of energy for own consumption.
- Assistance to an international lender in financing the construction of a solar power plant.
Client: British finance company (confidential)
Activities :
- Drafting, reviewing and commenting on the loan agreement; Assistance in completing the administrative formalities required by the loan agreement with the relevant authorities (BCEAO, Ministry of Finance and Budget, Registry of the Dakar Court); Advice on the legal framework applicable to the electricity/renewable energy sector/international loan agreements.
- Legal advice on the proposal to grant a line of credit to a private bank
Client : A multinational development finance institution (confidential)
Activities :
- Carrying out a legal audit of the borrower : Prepare a due diligence report limited to the borrower’s use to confirm that the borrower is duly incorporated, is authorized to carry on business, has the power to enter into and perform credit agreements and that all required approvals and consents have been duly obtained for this purpose; Carrying out a preliminary review (prior to signature) of the draft contracts for each of the credit lines drawn up by the bank’s department and ensuring that they comply with local legislation;- Verifying certain representations and warranties made by the Borrower as contained in each credit line contract; – Verify the status of existing security interests granted by the Borrower over its assets; Carry out all administrative and other procedures necessary for the Project and related to the Mission; Collect (where applicable) and review documents submitted by the Borrower to satisfy the conditions precedent to the signature and disbursement of the loan; Issue a legal
Opinion for each Line of Credit (i.e. two legal opinions) in accordance with the model attached to each Line of Credit agreement, a copy of which is attached to this letter.
- Agricultural financing to improve the production capacity of a local company
Client: Public investment company (confidential)
Activities :
- Legal structuring of the financing involving verification of the compliance of the financing documents with local legislation (verification of the legal compliance of the financing project with credit regulations).
- Advice on a senior unsecured loan for an SME institution
Client: a financial institution specializing in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the MENA region (confidential)
Activities :
- Review of English law loan documentation relating to the transaction to be entered into between the borrower and the Fund (based on the Fund’s standard templates) from a local law perspective together with comments received from the borrower, if any. No advice would be required on non-local law aspects of the transaction. – Co-ordination and review of conditions precedent and issuance of a CP letter of satisfaction including a closing agenda (based on the Fund’s standard templates). – Provision of (local law) legal advice on the transaction (based on the Fund’s standard templates). – Provision of general legal advice on local law requirements.
- Legal advice in the context of a rail project on the regulatory and legal framework applicable to PPPs, public contracts and public service delegations.
Client: A company (confidential)
Activities:
- Review of the legal and institutional framework applicable to a train/railway; Review of the company’s articles of association and management of the formalities with the registry and local tax authorities; Review of the company’s ethical charter.
- Advice and legal assistance for the financing of two reference 4 hospitals in Senegal
Client: French Bank (confidential)
Activities:
- Review of draft commercial contracts/public procurement contracts, answers to legal questions, review of admission forms/credit agreements; Review of borrower documentation (sovereign State); Review of fee letters; Drafting of legal opinions; Assistance in the collection phase of conditions precedent to the signature of financing documents, disbursement of loans, closing, drafting of letters of satisfaction from the Cpsap