Tim Burbury > King & Spalding LLP > Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile

Lauded for its ‘commercial application of legal issues’, King & Spalding LLP is especially knowledgeable of major projects, as well as infrastructure and renewable energy developments. Tim Burbury oversees the team and is well-regarded for his power project expertise. Dan Feldman arrived from Shearman & Sterling LLP in January 2023 and has a particular strength in energy transition matters. Sam Munir is often engaged in rail, road, and school projects, while Almiro Clere advises clients on project financing. James Clark left the firm in October 2023 to join Kirkland & Ellis International Law Firm LLPC.

With a number of ‘first of its kind’ developments and financing methods comprising its workload, King & Spalding LLP advises some of the world’s largest asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and leading industry players on high-value and cross border deals. The group is strong across multiple forms of power and have been retained as counsel from inception through to delivery and completion on market-leading giga-projects, particularly in Saudi Arabia. The practice is headed up by Tim Burbury, who utilises specialisms in PPP and project finance to advise on premium transactions. Dan Feldman and Brendan Hundt bring further capabilities on the development and financing front; the two joined the firm from Shearman & Sterling LLP in January and March 2023, respectively. Associate Sam Muir combines infrastructure and construction capabilities to advise on utilities, transport and health and education developments. James Clark left the practice in October 2023 to join Kirkland & Ellis International Law Firm LLPC.

The corporate, finance and investments team at King & Spalding in Affiliation With the Law Office of Mohammad Al-Ammar is well-equipped to support clients on large energy infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. Some of the practice’s notable clients include NEOM, EDF and the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company. Based in Abu Dhabi, Tim Burbury leads the team and is well versed in advising on bids to finance, design and operate both renewable and conventional power projects. At the associate level, Sam Muir, also based in Abu Dhabi, is a name note. In May 2023, James Clark left the firm.