project finance, infrastructure and public / private partnerships

"Bowman Gilfillan has an impressive record on some of Africa's ground breaking projects, both for banks and sponsors." LEGAL 500 - 2009

Bowman Gilfillan is ranked in band 1 for Project Finance by Chambers & Partners 2009 and has won several awards. The firm operates within one of the most globally dynamic markets, offering a gateway into the African continent.

The Bowman Gilfillan Project Finance and Infrastructure Group specialises in providing high-quality, relevant and cost-effective legal services for major infrastructure and other projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The group offers in-depth knowledge and understanding of the sub-Saharan Africa environment and a substantial skills base, having been involved in several of Africa's ground breaking project finance transactions. The Project Finance and Infrastructure Group advises domestic and international corporations, banks and financial institutions, state-owned enterprises and government departments in major projects.

The Project Finance and Infrastructure Group's track record of clear and concise legal advice, financial negotiation and structuring expertise offers clients the necessary expertise to successfully conclude negotiations on complex projects.

our expertise

The Project Finance and Infrastructure Group has relevant and extensive experience having acted for both public and private sector entities in different infrastructure project financings and other finance transactions. In particular, we advise on:

• Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)
• Infrastructure projects
• Energy projects
• Export credit backed transactions
• Cross-border financings
• Structured trade financings
• Security structures
• Syndicated loans
• Regulatory aspects of transactions, including exchange control and environmental regulation