Lachlan Poustie

Partner Shearman & Sterling

Lachlan Poustie is the Head of the Africa Group and Partner in the Project Development & Finance practice at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Lachlan has extensive experience acting for export credit agencies, development finance institutions, commercial lenders and sponsors on the financing of highly complex mining, infrastructure and energy projects in Africa and across the globe. Lachlan is ranked as a leading lawyer in directories and is recognized by his clients for his negotiation skills and expertise in project financing. His recent work includes representing (i) Glencore and SNIM-sponsored El Aouj Mining Company on all aspects of its $2.5 billion integrated iron ore project in Mauritania; (ii) the lenders (including IFC, AFDB, ING and EDC) on the $1.6 billion EGA/GAC bauxite mining and infrastructure project in Guinea; (iii) Orion Mine Finance on its financing for HPX in relation to the Nimba iron ore project in Guinea; and (iv) the lenders, including IFC, on the $700 million COMILOG 2020 magnesium mine project in Gabon.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Quick Fire Updates + Q&As

Hear from an expert speaker on some key issues and opportunities facing the modern in-house lawyer in a short and sharp presentation format followed by a brief Q&A.

Topic 1: Rise of OEMs - Lessons Learned
This presentation will discuss some of the lessons we have learned thus far in bringing together two very different cultures – mining and automotive - in terms of the key structural elements to be considered during the negotiation of these transactions.

Topic 2: ‘Moving the needle’ - insights from the 2023 ‘General Counsel of the Year’ -
Equality and Equity in Mining & Meaningful Engagement with Communities
Let’s tackle topics that are sometimes brushed over, and have hard-hitting conversations on consistent, reliable and fair income opportunities for women in mining, meaningful engagement with our communities and transparency in how we conduct our respective businesses.

Topic 3: Sustainability
What is in-house legal’s role in supporting and driving vital corporate sustainability requirements?

Thursday 08 February 12:15 - 13:15 Insiders Stage

General Counsel Forum

Add to calendar 02/08/2024 12:15 02/08/2024 13:15 Quick Fire Updates + Q&As

Insiders Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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