‘Alban Dorin handles complex cross-border transactions, in particular in Africa, very well and is also easy to work with. He is solution-oriented and always makes sure that the transaction closes smoothly and in a timely manner.’
Legal 500 EMEA
概览
Alban Dorin regularly assists arranging banks, investment funds, sponsors or major corporates in international asset and project finance transactions as well as in general cross-border transactions. He advises clients on financing transactions and major projects in Africa (including OHADA), in particular in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors, and also advises on structured finance and asset based lending transactions.
执业经验
Advised:
- Coris Bank International on the $265 million financing to gold mining company West African Resources Limited for the development of the Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso.
- Ecobank and other banks on the $150 million financing to Endeavour Mining for the development of the Lafigué mine in Côte d’Ivoire.
- La Française des Jeux (FDJ) in relation to the $175 million acquisition of ZEturf group, the second horse betting operator in France;.
- Société Générale and other banks in relation to the financing of the acquisition of 2 Airbus A330 and 2 Airbus A320/aircraft for Air Calédonie International;.
表彰
- Ranked as “Leading Individual” category for Mining, Oil And Gas And Natural Resources – Legal 500 EMEA (2025)
- “Practice co-head Alban Dorin, who specialises in advising banks, investment funds, sponsors and corporations on international asset and project finance transactions, garners client praise for his 'very effective collaboration' – (Project finance) – Legal 500 EMEA (2025)
- “Highly regarded” in Banking and Project Finance – IFLR 1000 (2025)
- Ranked in the “Next Generation Partners” category for Mining, Oil And Gas And Natural Resources – Legal 500 EMEA
- “Alban Dorin handles complex cross-border transactions, in particular in Africa, very well and is also easy to work with. He is solution-oriented and always makes sure that the transaction closes smoothly and in a timely manner.” (Project finance) – Legal 500 EMEA
- Ranked in the “Next Generation Partners” category (for the fourth time in a row) in Banking and Finance: transactional work.
- “Also key is project finance, for which Alban Dorin is highly regarded” – Legal 500 EMEA
- “Mayer Brown, and in particular the project finance team led by Alban Dorin, francophone African financing transactions particularly well. One of the key strengths is the availability of the team, which is easy to work with and provides straight to the point advice. Compared to other firms, the firm is more agile.” (Project Finance) – Legal 500 EMEA
- “I would recommend Alban Dorin at Mayer Brown who stands out in particular for project finance transactions in the OHADA region. He combines excellent technical skills with a good understanding of the economics of the transaction.” – Legal 500 EMEA
- Ranked in “Next Generation Partners” category (Banking and Finance) – Legal 500 EMEA
- “Next Generation Partner” for Mining, Oil and Gas and Natural Resources – Legal 500 EMEA
- Provides “To the point and practical commercial legal advice & assistance” (Aviation Finance) – Legal 500 EMEA
- Ranked among top 100 business lawyers – Jeune Afrique
- “Highly regarded” in Banking and Project Finance – IFLR 1000
- “Alban Dorin is 'very knowledgeable' and 'familiar with Francophone Africa laws and regulations.’” – Legal 500 EMEA
- “Alban Dorin has a focus on work involving the mining sector.“ – Legal 500 EMEA
- Ranked in “Next Generation Lawyers” category – Legal 500 EMEA
- "Excellent" in Banking & Finance; Africa Desk - Corporate / M&A; Africa Desk - Natural Resources and Renewable Energies and "highly recommended" in Bank Financing - Aerial Asset Financing and Africa Desk - Project Financing – Décideurs
- Worked on the Yaramoko Gold transaction recognized as "Deal of the Year" – IJGlobal Awards
教育背景
- HEC (Paris)
Master in Management (Grande Ecole) - Sciences-Po (Paris)
Master in Public Affairs - University Panthéon-Assas (Paris)
Master in Public Law
执业资格
- 巴黎
语言
- 英语
- 意大利语
- 法语