The Africa Strategy group is frequently recognised by leading legal directories and win awards for their work in the region.
Legal Directories
Chambers and Partners Africa-wide, 2020
- Dispute Resolution – Band 1
- Projects & Energy – Band 2
- Project & Energy: Mining & Metals – Band 2
Client Feedback:
“Shearman is, in my opinion, one of the most competent in the field of international arbitration. The management was excellent and cost-effective, while providing a service of a quality exceeding my expectations.” – Chambers and Partners Africa-wide, Dispute Resolution, 2020
“They are driven to get results and overcome obstacles, they are solution-oriented. They have a real depth of experience.” – Chambers and Partners Africa-wide, Projects & Energy, 2020
Clients appreciate the “partner’s engagement” and add that the firm “was very efficient with resolving issues.” – Chambers and Partners Africa-wide, Capital Markets, 2020
Awards
Guinea Alumina Project – the largest project in West Africa since the 1970s and a major milestone in financing for mining projects in developing countries
- African Mining Deal of the Year 2020 – IJGlobal Awards
- EMEA Mining Deal of the Year 2020 – Proximo Awards
- Multilateral Deal of the Year 2020 – Project Finance International Awards
Gimi Floating LNG – an innovative floating liquefaction project facilitating the development of offshore gas reserves in Mauritania and Senegal
- African Oil & Gas Deal of the Year 2020 – IJGlobal Awards
- EMEA FLNG Deal of the Year 2020 – Proximo Awards
- African LNG Deal of the Year Middle East and Africa 2020 – Project Finance International Awards