Ludovic Bernet | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

He practices in the fields of mining law, energy (renewable, non-renewable), foreign investments and business law in Africa (international contracts, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, regulatory, infrastructure, OHADA law). He also practices in the fields of M&A and private equity on domestic operations.

Called to the Bar in 2007 (Hauts-de-Seine Bar then Paris Bar), Ludovic holds a Master's Degree in Private International Law and International Commercial Law and a Master's Degree in Private and Public Business Law from the University Panthéon-Sorbonne and a Master in Management from EDHEC business school.

Before joining Fieldfisher in 2017, he worked for seven years in the Corporate – M&A and International Projects – Africa Desk of Fidal International and for nearly three years at the Paris office of Dentons.

He has spoken at conferences in Africa about mining and energy related issues (notably CIMEC (Cameroon International Mining Conference and Exhibition) 2015 organized by AME Trade and written articles on such issues. He is one of the authors of the 2017 and 2019 Arcadia (CyclOpe Africa) reports on commodities markets. Ludovic is also a member of the executive committee of the Africa / OHADA commission of the Paris Bar.

He speaks French and English.

Authored pieces

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Energy and Natural Resources
Insight

Republic of Congo’s 2026 Mining Code: key changes for investors

11.08.2026
The Republic of Congo’s new Mining Code significantly changes the legal and commercial framework for mining projects, introducing production-sharing arrangements, broader State participation rights and stronger domestic processing and local content requirements.
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A large open-pit mine with tiered levels, illuminated by several bright lights, stretches across the foreground under a colorful sky at sunset. In the distance, city lights twinkle, blending with the vibrant hues of the sky.
Energy and Natural Resources
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Fieldfisher Mining and Metals Team advises on matters worth US$2.1bn in 2023

01.02.2024
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An aerial view of a large mining site with various piles of extracted materials. Piles range in color from grey and blue to red and orange. Heavy machinery is visible extracting and moving materials across the site. The terrain appears segmented with tracks.
Press Release

Fieldfisher Mining and Metals Team advises on US$3.4bn of deals and disputes in 2022

07.03.2023
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A towering industrial structure with cranes and metal beams is shown against a bright blue sky. The scene depicts a construction or manufacturing facility, with beams of light creating an energized atmosphere. Cloudy elements and sun rays filter through the industrial setting.
Dispute Resolution
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Fieldfisher concludes US$1.1 billion-worth of metals and mining deals and disputes in 2021

26.01.2022
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Mining licence revocations: How to manage the risks

20.10.2021
A brief guide to protecting mining investments, from contract structuring through to dispute resolution.  
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