Nina Bowyer
Managing Partner Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Nina Bowyer is a Paris-based corporate partner at global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and Regional Managing Partner for EMEA. Nina has over 20 years' experience in the energy sector across the full value chain (including oil and gas/LNG, hydrogen, power and renewables), both on corporate M&A transactions and project development work. She is dual qualified (English and French law) and has a particular focus on Africa, having advised on matters involving over 40 jurisdictions across the African continent over the past 20+ years.  Nina is a regular speaker at Africa industry focused events and is consistently ranked as a leading lawyer for Africa. Chambers Global 2024 (Africa-wide Projects & Energy) quotes client sources as saying that "She is smart, committed and available. She is also hard-working and comprehends things really quickly - almost immediately she'll have thought of a solution and all the additional things we need to consider."
2024 Conference Agenda Sessions
PANEL DISCUSSION: African M&A: originating and closing deals in 2024 and 2025
Dealmaking remains strong across Africa‘s oil & gas sector, with farm-in/farm-out and mergers & acquisitions happening across several established and new frontiers. AOW brings back one of its most flagship sessions gathering bankers, CFOs and investors to discuss M&A trends.
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the current trends and strategic drivers behind M&A activities in Africa's oil & gas sector, and how are these trends expected to evolve in the coming years?
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How are National Oil Companies (NOCs) and independent operators shaping M&A dynamics in Africa's oil & gas sector? What are their respective strategies and objectives in pursuing mergers and acquisitions?
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How do global market shifts, such as the energy transition towards renewables, influence M&A decisions and strategies in Africa's oil & gas sector? What opportunities and challenges do these shifts present?
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What are the key regulatory and political factors that impact M&A activities in Africa's oil & gas sector? How can stakeholders navigate regulatory complexities and geopolitical risks to facilitate successful transactions?
Thursday 10 October 10:45 - 11:30 Upstream Stage
Finance and M&A Forum
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the current trends and strategic drivers behind M&A activities in Africa's oil & gas sector, and how are these trends expected to evolve in the coming years?
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How are National Oil Companies (NOCs) and independent operators shaping M&A dynamics in Africa's oil & gas sector? What are their respective strategies and objectives in pursuing mergers and acquisitions?
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How do global market shifts, such as the energy transition towards renewables, influence M&A decisions and strategies in Africa's oil & gas sector? What opportunities and challenges do these shifts present?
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What are the key regulatory and political factors that impact M&A activities in Africa's oil & gas sector? How can stakeholders navigate regulatory complexities and geopolitical risks to facilitate successful transactions?
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