Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in international economic law, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects, the expert specializes in public-private partnerships. Career highlights include leading legal advisory roles for large-scale energy projects such as the Kenya Electricity Lake Turkana Wind Project and the Ouarzazate solar power project. With a background in governance and regulatory frameworks, the expert consistently delivers impactful legal solutions in complex international settings, focusing on legal structuring, contract negotiation, and institutional reform guidance.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors including the European Union, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, African Development Bank, World Bank, and the French Development Agency. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like infrastructure, renewable energy, and public administration. These projects have been both national and regional in scope, covering areas across Africa, including Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has extensive experience across key sectors such as energy, procurement, roads and bridges, water and sanitation, public administration, and institutional development. Previously held roles as a legal advisor and consultant, providing guidance on legal reforms, contract negotiations, and public-private partnerships. The expert's cross-cutting expertise in renewable energy projects and infrastructure development focuses on governance and regulatory frameworks. The geographic scope of work includes extensive regional experience across Africa, contributing to both national and multinational initiatives in complex environments.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French, Arabic, and English, and has working proficiency in Italian. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work across Africa and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies (DEA) in International Economic Law and a Maîtrise in Business Law and International Law from Université la Sorbonne, Paris, France. Additionally, the expert has been admitted to the Barreau de Paris and the Barreau de Tunis, enhancing credentials in the legal field.