Andrej Kormuth > Bracewell LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell LLP
EMIRATES TOWERS OFFICES LEVEL 29
PO BOX 6750
DUBAI
United Arab Emirates

Work Department

Energy

Career

Recognised by multiple legal and industry publications for his pragmatic and client-oriented approach, Andrej Kormuth has extensive experience guiding clients on the most innovative and significant Middle Eastern and African deals, including the latest wave of Middle Eastern power, water and waste water deals. Significant matters Andrej has recently led include the Al Kharsaah 800.15 MW solar PV IPP and the Facility E IWPP both in Qatar as well as the REPDO 2 solar PV IPP in Saudi Arabia.

Having been resident in both Dubai and Doha since 2011 and prior to that working in South Africa, Andrej possesses a deep and varied pool of deal experience across the MENA region.  He frequently navigates clients through complex cross-sector issues, including with respect to corporate project structuring, infrastructure M&As and IPOs, dispute mediation and resolution, regulatory structuring, and procurement tender programmes.

Memberships

Law Society of South Africa

Education

University of Cambridge, Magdalene College, LL.M., 2009; University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College, LL.B., 2007

Lawyer Rankings

United Arab Emirates > Infrastructure and projects (including project finance)

(Leading partners)

Andrej KormuthBracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP handles a steady stream of complex, first-of-its-kind renewable and energy transition projects across the Gulf, with notable activity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The firm has a strong roster of lenders that includes prominent export agencies, regional and international financial institutions, and investment banks, as well as an extensive list of sponsors and developers that include state-backed entities. Andrej Kormuth helms the group and is active for sponsors and lenders across project bidding, finance, development, procurement and M&A. Tom Swarbrick is a non-contentious construction lawyer with a strong track record in digital infrastructure, energy transition and renewable builds. The supporting team of associates includes Amelia Bowring, Shayan Najib, Nick Meyer and Tess Luijc. Kasia Lebiecki left the practice in February 2024.

United Arab Emirates > Construction

With activity in energy and social infrastructure matters, Bracewell LLP is overseen by Tom Swarbrick. Andrej Kormuth and Swarbrick are versed in renewables projects, while Nick Meyer is skilled at commercial development matters.