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BROWSE ABOUT USMark joins from Linklaters where he worked for 13 years in its banking & projects practice in London and, since 2010, in Paris. Mark has extensive experience in advising on projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He advises sponsors and lenders on French and international projects, in particular in Africa. Mark is dual-qualified in France and England and Wales.
Commenting on the appointment, Philippe None managing partner in Paris, said:
"With the firm's strong focus on the energy, infrastructure & natural resources and infrastructure industries, the recruitment of Mark and the investment in our Paris office are part of our vision to build a market-leading global project finance group."
Andy Fraiser, global head of project finance, added:
"Mark's appointment further demonstrates our commitment to significantly building up our capability in the global project finance market, which represents a major growth opportunity for Ashurst. I am confident that he will play a valuable role in the further development of our team."
Mark Barges commented:
"This is an exciting time to be joining Ashurst and its global project finance practice. The strength and breadth of Ashurst's projects practice together with the team's extensive experience of advising sponsors and lenders on landmark projects, not only in France but around the world, provides an outstanding platform. I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of its project finance business in France and globally."
Mark's appointment follows the recent hires of partners Simon Moore in London and Matt Wood in Abu Dhabi.
Read more about Ashurst's global project finance practice here.
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