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EMIRATES TOWERS OFFICES LEVEL 29
PO BOX 6750
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates > Construction Tier 3
Recently engaged in international energy and social infrastructure projects, Bracewell LLP counts contractors, consultants, developers, governments, and lenders among its clients. Tom Swarbrick spearheads the team and is particularly active in the energy sector, while Andrej Kormuth handles conventional and renewable power developments.Practice head(s):
Tom Swarbrick
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Exceptional knowledge of the construction sector and the needs of complex construction projects.’
‘Tom Swarbrick is fantastic. He has great knowledge, is fast in delivery, and his work product is always of excellent quality.’
Key clients
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Hellas Gold S.A.
Total Energies
Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Alternative Solutions for Renewable Energy LLC
Azule Energy
Dragon Oil
Alimna
Riyad Bank
Banque Saudi Fransi
National Infrastructure Fund
Natixis
Alimna
Rabobank
Vision International Investment Company
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC
Gulf Investment Corporation GSC
Miahona Company
Thabat Construction Company
FRV
Work highlights
- Acting for a developer on the financing, development, construction, and operation of the €1bn Skouries gold mine in Greece.
- Advised a consortium led by TotalEnergies Renewables on the financing, development, construction, and operation of the Wadi Ad Dawasir 100 MW PV IPP project.
- Advised Azule Energy on contracts relating to an offshore oil development in Angola.
United Arab Emirates > Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) Tier 3
Comprising ‘motivated, committed and devoting’ partners with ‘hands-on experience in energy sector’, Bracewell LLP acts on an array of premium conventional power and renewable energy transactions, with a particularly strong engagement with Saudi Arabia and its rounds of renewable independent power producers (IPPs). Social infrastructure is another focus for the firm, handling NEOM-based residential community developments as well as landmark hospital PPPs. Practice head Andrej Kormuth is ‘well connected with the key players and aware of the entire market’, making him a strong choice for both borrowers and lenders across the region, - particularly in relation to water and wastewater deals. Tom Swarbrick draws on considerable construction expertise to advise on an array of assets from the inception stage through to completion. Senior associate Shayan Najib and associate Amelia Bowring have been integral to an number of consequential practice matters, while associate Nick Meyer has already advised on a number of complex transactions despite only joining the group in March 2023, arriving from DLA Piper.Practice head(s):
Andrej Kormuth
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team, headed by Andrej and Oliver, is equipped with hands-on experience in energy sector, especially in the Middle East. Building on such experience, team members always try to add client focus to solve each issue the client faces.’
‘Andrej always tries to provide precise and concise legal advice to his clients, while some of his competitors tend to be lengthy and vague. His such approach enables client to make decision effectively. Oliver is one of the most diligent and hard working lawyer in the market. He never fails to achieve client’s expectation, both in negotiation and documentation, while maintaining friendly communication with every stakeholders. ’
‘They have considerable experiences and expertise in power sector in the Middle East and their advice is always efficient.’
‘The team was extremely responsive and fully supportive with all the sponsors for the closing of a strategic project. In terms of fees, the firm has maintained its fee cap despite the increased scope. ’
‘Tom Swarbrick’s expertise in EPC contract and negotiation skills are great added value for this firm. Shayan Najib’s support with the project finance workstream was essential to close the deal in such a short time, he was extremely responsive and used his expertise to manage the others stakeholders.’
‘Very motivated, committed and devoting members and team. You will have no concern of slow or inefficient response or comments.’
‘Excellent team, with close adherence to timelines, very knowledgeable, impeccable ethics, and the ability to work under pressures and deliver. Always available to discuss and clear issues. They have a problem solving attitude instead of problem finding attitude.’
‘Andrej Kormuth has a very deep knowledge of the subject, and was very hands on with the transaction and excellent with resource management. He has built and added to his team brilliantly over the past 2 years to make a formidable team in PF and Infrastructure in general. Also well connected with the key players and aware of the entire market, which makes him a strategic partner for any works.’
Key clients
Absa Bank Limited
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC
Acciona Agua, S.A.
Al Jomaih Automobile Company LLC
Al Jomaih Energy and Water Company
Al Rajhi Bank
Alinma Bank
Banque Saudi Fransi
General Electric
Gulf Investment Corporation GSC
Harmony HB Limited
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
JERA Co., Inc.
Kyuden International Corporation
Marubeni Corporation
Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited
Mouwasat Medical Services Company
Qatar Energy
Shuqaiq Three Company for Water
South Rabigh Renewable Energy Company
Tamasuk Holding Company
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies Renewables
Vision International Investment Company
Work highlights
- Counselling Japan Bank for International Cooperation in support of all Japanese developers bidding for the Saudi Arabian Round 4 renewables IPPs (totaling 1.5 GW).
- Closed five residential communities accommodation villages on a PPP basis in NEOM across two consortia (Tamasuk and Nesma), valued at almost $2 billion.
- Acted as special investor counsel to General Electric regarding its participation in a bidding consortium for the four Taiba and Qassim thermal power IPPs in Saudi Arabia, totaling 7.2 GW.
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Bracewell LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Bracewell LLP is a leading law and government relations firm primarily serving the energy, infrastructure, finance and technology sectors throughout the world. Our industry focus results in comprehensive state-of-the-art knowledge of the commercial, legal and governmental challenges faced by clients and enables the firm’s lawyers to provide innovative solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes.
In line with our firm’s positioning, our Dubai based lawyers are trusted advisors and recognised practitioners in their fields helping navigate our clients through all manner of legal issues associated with doing business in the Middle East and Africa.
Areas of practice
Projects: The firm’s Dubai office advises clients throughout the Middle East and Africa in relation to infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on renewable energy, conventional power and utilities.
Construction and engineering: The firm’s Dubai office has a specialist non-contentious construction and engineering practice, advising sponsors, governments and banks in relation to major power, oil and gas and other infrastructure projects.
Corporate and commercial: The firm’s Dubai office provides advice on all aspects of M&A transactional mandates, corporate advisory and commercial work to clients drawn from the energy, defence, automotive, professional services, retail, manufacturing and technology sectors
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate & Securities | Christopher R Williams | chris.williams@bracewell.com | +971.4.350.6807 |
Infrastructure & Development | Andrej Kormuth | andrej.kormuth@bracewell.com | +971.4.350.6817 |
Infrastructure & Development | Tom Swarbrick | tom.swarbrick@bracewell.com | +971.4.350.6820 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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