China / Hong Kong

Allen & Overy has advised a subsidiary of China Power Investment Corp. on an alumina mining contract with the Republic of Guinea that is part of a $6 billion project in the West African country. The firm’s team was led by Beijing partner Matthias Voss, Paris partner Alexandre Ancel, and Perth partner Meredith Campion. King & Spalding acted for the government of Guinea, with a team led by London partners Garry Pegg and Hywel Jones. Local firm Sylla & Partners advised on Guinean law matters. [Read full story]