Alhassane Barry is a Partner in Baker Botts' Global Projects practice, splitting his time between London and Dubai, and the Global Head of Mining and Metals (Non-U.S.). He specialises in the development and financing of large-scale projects across the energy, mining and metals, oil and gas and natural resources sectors. Drawing on extensive experience across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, he provides strategic advice to a broad spectrum of clients, including sponsors and developers as well as lenders (including Export credit agencies, development finance institutions and commercial banks), equity investors and public sector entities.
Alhassane is recognized by leading legal directories, including Chambers and Partners. He is multilingual, fluent in French, English, Fulani, Sussu, and Mandingo. He is admitted to bars in New York and Paris and is a Registered Foreign lawyer with the SRA in England and Wales.
Power (renewables and conventional)
Oil & Gas
Mining, Metals & Commodities
Infrastructure
Telecoms & Satellite
Recognised for Energy & Projects (Africa-Wide) by Chambers Global, 2024 & 2025
Ranked in Africa Business Plus - 100 Power List, 2025
Ranked in Africa Business Plus - 100 Power List, 2024
Recognised as “Lawyer of the Year Award” for Project development and Financing by Africa Business Plus - 100 Power List, 2024
“Alhassane Barry is an excellent lawyer with strong legal expertise and commercial acumen. He demonstrates this expertise by coming up with solutions in complex deals.” (Chambers Global 2025, Projects and Energy Respondent, Africa-wide)
“His [Alhassane Barry] involvement, availability and innovation always elevate discussions and guide us towards concrete, pragmatic solutions.” (Chambers Global 2025, Projects and Energy Respondent, Africa-wide)
"Mr. Barry is an exceptional representative for our project throughout all negotiations." (Chambers Global 2024, Projects and Energy Client, Africa-wide)
"He [Alhassane Barry]' is extremely knowledgeable about the legal subject matter." (Chambers Global 2024, Projects and Energy Client, Africa-wide).