Herbert Smith LLP is a leading international law firm. We enjoy a market leading and long established reputation in Africa, having acted on numerous matters throughout the continent over the past three decades across a range of sectors, including in particular energy. Our Africa practice group comprises a multidisciplinary team of lawyers from across our international network and includes one of the largest groupings of common and civil law lawyers dedicated to African work. The breadth of the firm's experience within the African energy sector, and its capability to advise clients through the lifecycle of energy projects and transactions, from the financing stage to dispute resolution, is what distinguishes Herbert Smith from its competitors. Stéphane Brabant Partner, Global Head of Africa practice Tel +33 1 53 57 78 32 stephane.brabant@herbertsmith.com www.herbertsmith.com