Norton Rose Fulbright, a global legal practice, has hired Christophe Asselineau as Partner in the firm’s Paris office.

Asselineau joins from Shearman & Sterling where he was Head of the Africa Group.

He has over 25 years of experience in advising a wide range of clients on projects in the infrastructure, mining and commodities and energy sectors across Africa.

Asselineau’s recent work includes advising on mining, rail and ports infrastructure projects in Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia.

He has also advised clients on petrochemical projects in Algeria and Gabon, electrical plant projects in Cameroon, Togo and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as renewables projects in France.

“Norton Rose Fulbright has shown a real commitment to its chosen sectors and to international expansion, particularly in Africa where it is now active in over 45 jurisdictions. The firm has a superb global platform and I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth of its Africa practice,” Asselineau said.

Asselineau is ranked as a leading lawyer in energy and projects by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, European Legal Experts, and Who’s Who of Mining Lawyers.

He has spoken on issues related to natural resources in Africa and corruption control before UN, OECD and UK Parliament Anti-Corruption special commissions.

He has also served on the Council of French Investors in Africa.

Raj Karia, Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, EMEA, at Norton Rose Fulbright, said: “We are delighted to welcome a lawyer of Christophe’s caliber and experience to the firm. He will greatly extend our offering to clients operating across Africa especially those in extractive industries.”