Paris—Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its Sovereign practice and its Energy and Infrastructure group with the arrival of Nicholas George as a partner in Paris.

Nicholas George has 25 years’ experience in international project development and finance, PPP and cross-border M&A transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He has significant experience in emerging markets, with a particular focus on French and English-speaking Africa.

His clients include government entities, industrial groups, financial institutions and infrastructure investment funds. For example, he recently acted on the Inga 3 hydroelectric project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and on a US$500 million 144A/Regulation S bond issue for Millicom International Cellular S.A.

Prior to joining Dentons, Nicholas George was a partner in Orrick's Energy and Infrastructure group and prior to that, he practiced for many years at Hogan Lovells in London and Paris. He is a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales and a member of the Paris Bar.

"Nick's arrival marks an important milestone in the development of the Sovereign practice. His experience in the design and implementation of complex projects bringing together the private and public sectors in emerging markets will be instrumental in expanding the scope of our practice and we warmly welcome him," said David Syed, Head of the Sovereign practice.

"We are delighted to welcome Nick to our Sovereign team, his expertise in energy and international projects will enable us to best meet the expectations of our international clients, particularly in emerging countries," said Yun Ma, Partner in the Sovereign practice.

"Dentons remains firmly committed to our strategy to invest in strategic capabilities in France, as a key European market. After the arrival this year of partners Christophe Fichet to our TMT team and Guillaume Kessler to our M&A team in Paris, we continuing this dynamic development with the recruitment of Nick George, who will strengthen our Sovereign, Energy and Infrastructure practices," said Séverine Hotellier, France Managing Partner.

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