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Jeffrey E. Eldredge

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Eldredge, Jeffrey E.

Biography
Jeff's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, project development and finance, and corporate finance and capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on cross border and privatization transactions in the energy (including renewables) and telecommunications industries in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Jeff has represented developers, corporate issuers and acquirers, and their advisors in numerous cross border transactions. He also has substantial experience in the areas of project bond financings and public and private debt restructurings.

Jeff is International Coordinator for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa practice. Jeff maintains offices in both London and the UAE.


Representative Experience
Mergers and Acquisitions
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  • Representation of Soros Fund Management and Albright Capital Management in connection with the acquisition of APR Energy, a provider of turnkey temporary power generation services, by a London Stock Exchange listed acquisition vehicle
  • Representation of Helios Towers Africa in its acquisition of telecom tower portfolios in Ghana, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Representation of HgCapital Renewable Energy Partners in its acquisition of renewable energy projects and project portfolios throughout Europe 
Privatization
  • Representation of Crown Castle International in connection with the privatization and acquisition of state-owned broadcast and telephony infrastructure in Italy
  • Representation of a telecommunications infrastructure company in connection with proposed acquisitions of state-owned telecommunications infrastructure in Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal, and France
Projects
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  • Representation of HgCapital Renewable Energy Partners in the financing of numerous renewable energy projects throughout Europe
  • Serving as project finance counsel to one of the sponsors of an LNG project in the Middle East
  • Representation of an international energy project developer in the creation of a public funding structure for multiple projects throughout the world
Capital Markets
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  • Representation of the issuer or underwriter in numerous U.S. domestic and international capital markets transactions, including IPOs listed in the U.S. and on European markets and offerings of investment grade and high yield debt
  • Representation of a U.S. stock exchange listed European shipping company in connection with its attempt to consensually restructure its obligations and its subsequent administration in the United Kingdom
  • Representation of a purchaser of the debt of a financially troubled UK energy company and the subsequent purchase of all of the company's assets out of administration
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Education and Professional Background
  • University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with honors, 1984
  • Texas Tech University, B.A. summa cum laude, 1979
  • Admitted to practice: Texas, 1984
Professional Recognition
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  • Europe, Middle East and Africa Legal Expert in Corporate and Finance (UAE) 2012
  • UK Legal Expert in Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A and Projects, Energy and Natural Resources (including PFI), 2011
  • European Legal Expert in UAE corporate and finance, 2010 - 2011
Activities and Affiliations
  • Member: International Bar Association; Business Law, International Law, and Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Sections, American Bar Association; Business Law, Corporate Counsel, and International Law Sections, State Bar of Texas
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Jeffrey E. Eldredge
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CityPoint, 33rd Floor
One Ropemaker Street
London EC2Y 9UE
United Kingdom

Tel  +44.0.20.7065.6013
Fax  +44.0.20.7065.6001
jeldredge@velaw.com

Alternate Office
P.O. Box 504945
Emirates Towers Offices,
Floor 10
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel  +971.4.330.1800
Fax  +971.4.330.1300

P.O. Box 60935
Al Bateen Complex
Tower C-2, Suite 202
Bainunah (34th) Street
Al Bateen Area
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel  +971.2.412.0700
Fax  +971.2.635.4790

Industries/Practices
Capital Markets and Securities

Corporate Governance and Compliance

Energy

Finance

Islamic Finance and Investment

London/Europe

Mergers and Acquisitions

Middle East and North Africa

Private Equity

Project Finance and Development

Structured Finance

Technology

Telecommunications