David Robertson > White & Case LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its comprehensive power expertise, White & Case LLP‘s power practice stands as a trusted adviser to a diverse client base that includes power developers, investors, conventional power generators, utilities companies, and private equity funds. The ‘highly sophisticated’ team provides strategic guidance across the entire spectrum of conventional power generation and transmission transactions and disputes, both domestically and internationally. Led by Michael Watson, the firm’s global energy industry group notably includes Mukund Dhar, recognised for his broad expertise and experience in African markets, where he consistently handles significant power development projects. Kamilla Azamat advises clients on complex international project finance transactions, while on the contentious side, David Robertson represents clients in construction and engineering-related disputes concerning conventional power assets. Lis Blunsdon is a specialist in regulation, operation, and optimisation of energy assets.

Under the guidance of Michael Watson, White & Case LLP‘s global energy industry group maintains its position as a leading force in numerous significant energy transition initiatives, both domestically and internationally. The team’s expertise extends to assisting clients in the development and financing of renewable energy projects, investments in energy transition assets, and navigating climate change and environmental-related litigation. Carina Radford is recognised for handling complex onshore and offshore wind, solar, and green hydrogen projects, while Mukund Dhar routinely advises on high-value, cross-border wind and solar power, green hydrogen, and battery storage projects. David Robertson is a key figure for offshore wind and hydropower disputes, while Kamilla Azamat is noted for her contributions to matters concerning the development and financing of renewables projects. Lis Blunsdon‘s expertise lies in the regulation, operation, and optimisation of energy assets across the renewables sector – including thermal generation. Alex Field is highly recommended for his expertise in project development and financing matters, particularly in solar PV, onshore wind, and battery storage projects.

With ‘profound industry knowledge’, the contentious construction practice at White & Case LLP regularly represents major clients in ICC arbitrations, expansion projects, and related infrastructure disputes. With accredited expertise in the Middle East, team head Ellis Baker advises developers, contractors, and lenders on the full range of contentious construction matters. David Robertson is another key member of the team, focusing on offshore oil, gas, and wind in Asia. The team is also well equipped to handle marine engineering and shipbuilding related matters. Karim Mariey is on a secondment to the firm’s Riyadh office, assisting on FIDIC-related disputes and arbitrations.

White & Case LLP (Foreign Legal Consultant Office) houses a team known for its strong capabilities in acting for private equity and venture capital firms, and clients active within the liquid natural gas and offshore wind industries. Matthew Secomb leads the team from Singapore with his vast experience in representing Major Korean companies in energy sector disputes. David Robertson works out of the London office, utilising his deep knowledge of construction law to handle disputes concerning offshore wind, power, and oil & gas projects.

White & Case LLP has been involved in a wide range of transactions and disputes in Algeria, advising international corporations and financial institutions on matters including project finance, M&A, and cross-border business ventures. The team assists both domestic and foreign clients on issues related to oil and gas, mining, and other sectors. Christophe von Krause, based in Paris, leads on many of the firms Algerian matters, often supported by Mounia Larbaoui. David Robertson and Mukund Dhar contribute work from the London office.