The energy and natural resources sectors are at the heart of economic development strategies in Africa, involving long-term investments, complex contractual arrangements and evolving regulatory environments.
Morocco, committed to an ambitious energy transition and infrastructure development policy, is a strategic anchor point for regional energy projects.
These operations mobilise sophisticated legal mechanisms, particularly in relation to PPPs, concessions, financial structuring and investment security.
HLF International supports investors, operators and institutions in structuring and implementing these projects, integrating legal, financial and institutional issues.
■ Advising an African State on the reform of its PPP legal framework (legislative analysis, drafting of texts, institutional recommendations)
■ Assisting in the structuring of an energy concession project involving public and private stakeholders
■ Training public and private stakeholders on the legal and financial structuring of PPPs in the energy sector
HLF International supported an African State in overhauling its legal and institutional framework applicable to public-private partnerships, with a particular focus on energy projects.
The firm’s involvement took place in a reform context aimed at strengthening the country’s attractiveness for international investors and facilitating the financing of energy infrastructure projects.
The firm conducted an in-depth analysis of the existing legislative framework, including laws and decrees relating to PPPs, as well as applicable sector-specific texts.
This analysis was carried out in light of the full PPP project cycle, from the structuring phase through to execution, identifying bottlenecks and shortcomings in the existing framework.
HLF International then formulated recommendations aimed at improving legal certainty for projects, particularly in relation to risk allocation, project governance and financing mechanisms.
The firm also participated in the drafting of legislative and regulatory texts, as well as the implementation of operational tools (standard documents, standard contracts, procedures).
Key issue: creation of an attractive and secure legal framework for the development of energy projects.