Proximocast: 20 minutes with Claire Barclay, Pinsent Masons

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Power, Renewables, Social infrastructure, Telecoms and Communications, Transport, Waste and water

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Middle East & Africa

Thomas Hopkins

Deputy Editor

Proximo interviews Claire Barclay, a partner at Pinsent Masons, about South African infrastructure development, including sectors such as rail, ports, water, and student housing.

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