John D. Crothers

John D. Crothers has over 30 years of experience in project finance, PPPs, banking transactions, privatisations, and law reform in both developing and developed countries. He is a dual U.S. and France-qualified lawyer with fluency in English and French, operating across civil and common law jurisdictions. His expertise spans from large-scale projects to legislative drafting, assisting various stakeholders from inception to financial closings. John focuses on identifying legal issues early on and proposing suitable contractual schemes. His work often involves pilot projects, representing IFIs, governments, and lenders, as well as engaging in emerging market mandates and policy-related projects. His clients include international financial institutions, concession companies, and operators in sectors like motorways, airports, energy, water treatment, and telecommunications. John also advises governments on concessions and Public-Private Partnerships, contributing to drafting best practice laws globally.