Simon Rahimzada > Ashurst LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile

A ‘leading energy industry legal practice’, Ashurst LLP  remains a key advisor to major oil and gas players in the region, including ADNOC, which frequently engages the firm for transactional, commercial, and project-related counsel. Middle East managing partner and co-head of the firm’s Projects & Energy Transition Group, David Charlier is instructed on a wide variety of conventional and energy transition mandates, including inventory acquisitions and disposals, M&A, and project development. Luke Robottom has been active on CCUS, water treatment and logistics infrastructure, while Stuart James and Simon Rahimzada are noted for their skill in M&A and PE deals in the space. Raquel Tarancon Plata supports on project finance and development matters. Priya Shah also comes recommended.

Ashurst LLP has a concentrated focus on the oil and gas sector, working with a variety of Middle East petrochemical companies on substantial, cross-border M&A, PE and joint venture transactions. Outside of this space, the firm has also overseen notable deals in the healthcare sector, as well as a strong track record in public M&A. Simon Rahimzada helms the practice and is highly reputed for his proficiency in M&A and PE transactions. Stuart James acts as the key client relationship manager to ADNOC, advising the group across a broad range of mandates. Vasi Papadopoulos joined from White & Case LLP in March 2024 and provides further cross-border M&A capabilities. Zaid Al-Rizzo also comes recommended.