Allen & Overy expands sub-Saharan project finance practice

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Middle East & Africa

Jonathan Bell

Editor-in-chief

Law firm Allen & Overy has expanded its sub-Saharan project finance practice with the hiring of Jason van der Poel within its Johannesburg office. He comes in as a partner in A&O’s international projects, energy and infrastructure group.

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