Shirley Chojnacki

Managing Director - Head of Energy at Edmond de Rothschild (UK)

Panellist

Shirley has over 13 years of experience covering the infrastructure, power, renewables, metals & mining and oil & gas projects in Europe, Middle East and Africa. This allowed her to gain a broad sectorial exposure and a strong experience in advising sponsors and developers on the structuring and financing of limited or non-recourse cash flow-based financings for greenfield, brownfield or acquisition projects (including financial modelling, legal and technical due diligence, experience in Public project bid process, hedging solution, financing solution including participation of Multilaterals and Export Credit Agencies). Shirley has been leading participation in syndicated financing of landmark projects in EMEA and has experience in portfolio monitoring (annual reviews, waivers & amendments, refinancing and restructuring of distressed assets). Over the years, Shirley has structured and executed over EUR 5bn of debt, equivalent to EUR 30bn of projects. She has also developed within her years at Edmond de Rothschild strong asset management and fund structuring skills. Prior to joining the Edmond de Rothschild Group in London in February 2019, Shirley worked at BNP Paribas in the London-based Energy & Infrastructure team.