Diane Kotedje
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Diane Kotedje

Associate

Email

diane.kotedje@aoshearman.com

Phone

+44 20 3088 1622

Offices

London

V-CARD

Diane advises financial institutions, governments, project sponsors, and lenders on the structuring, financing, and development of major projects in the energy, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors.

She has worked across multiple industries, notably within a leading international company with a strong presence in the energy sector and public institutions focused on large-scale development projects. With significant experience in Parisian law firms, Diane has been involved in numerous transactions across the African continent, providing her with sound knowledge of African legal systems.

Experience

Pro bono

  • Leaded pro bono initiatives on asylum law, including heading the asylum unit of both the Sorbonne Pro Bono Legal Clinic and the Paris Bar Association Legal Training Centre’s Pro Bono Legal Clinic, providing asylum seekers with assistance on applications and litigation support for appeals before the French National Court of Asylum.
  • Actively engaged in initiatives fostering discussion on international issues through mentoring, organizing charitable events, and hosting conferences to promote knowledge-sharing and cross-cultural dialogue.

Qualifications

Admissions

Avocat, France 2024

Academic

Master II, International Economic Law (high honors), Sorbonne Law School, 2021

Master II, African Legal Studies (high honors), Sorbonne Law School, 2020

Languages

English, French

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.