William Breeze

Partner Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

William Breeze is a partner and Head of the Energy Transition and Infrastructure Finance practice in the London office of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills. He has a particular focus on extractives and commodity finance matters, ranging from natural resources project finance to structured commodity trade finance, globally and with a particular focus on Africa. William is a recommended individual in Legal 500 2013-2024 inclusive, which refers to him as having "excellent legal knowledge and anticipates the commercial issues which may arise", "a first-choice lawyer for ESG issues in the mining finance and renewables sectors " and a "standout partner". William is "highly regarded" by IFLR 1000 2018-2024 inclusive for banking, project ﬁnance and trade ﬁnance and in energy and oil & gas and is a Thomson-Reuters Standout Lawyer for 2023 and 2024.

AOW 2023 Programme Sessions

Structuring the Deals of the Future

As African operators and asset owners seek to raise billions to grow oil & gas production and expand energy infrastructure, global competition to access capital is intensifying. For most investors and financiers, projects must demonstrate their compliance with global ESG standards and alignment with a lower carbon future to be attractive. What does that mean for African oil & gas projects?

What are the key requirements any African project must consider to be bankable and attractive in the current market environment?
How can lenders to African deals support and ensure their borrowers look to reduce carbon emissions and play their part in the energy transition?
What alternative funding models can be considered to attract investment?
The requirement for a “lenders’ environmental adviser”: how important is this for lenders?
When will an Environmental and Social Action Plan be required and how important is that document to a successful financing?

Thursday 12 October 11:15 - 12:00 Stage B

Finance and M&A Forum

Add to calendar 10/12/2023 11:15 10/12/2023 12:00 Structuring the Deals of the Future

What are the key requirements any African project must consider to be bankable and attractive in the current market environment?
How can lenders to African deals support and ensure their borrowers look to reduce carbon emissions and play their part in the energy transition?
What alternative funding models can be considered to attract investment?
The requirement for a “lenders’ environmental adviser”: how important is this for lenders?
When will an Environmental and Social Action Plan be required and how important is that document to a successful financing?

Stage B Africa/Johannesburg

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