Jon Nash > Dentons > Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile

Dentons
SUITE 1204, AL GHAITH TOWER, HAMDAN STREET
P.O.BOX 47656
ABU DHABI
United Arab Emirates

Work Department

Energy, Construction, Mining, Infrastructure and PPP, Transportation

Position

Jon has over 20 years of experience advising sponsors and lenders on the development of energy, natural resources and other infrastructure projects in the MENA region. He has extensive experience with I(W)PP developments and has advised on a number of award-winning deals in the Middle East. Jon also advises on all manner of project documentation, including drafting and negotiation of the product supply, offtake and tolling agreements (including power purchase agreements and water treatment agreements). He has advised on many “first of a kind” transactions, many of which have been awarded “Deal of the Year” status by leading industry and professional journals.

Languages

English

Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales
Clean Energy Business Council
Middle East Solar Industry Association

Education

College of Law, Law Society Finals, York
University of Nottingham, LLB, Hons, Law
University of Nottingham, LL.M., Hons, International Law

Lawyer Rankings

United Arab Emirates > Construction

With contentious and transactional power, waste, and water expertise, Dentons  is particularly well versed in disputes arising from the construction of airports. Practice head Dean Ryburn has a strong record in construction, engineering, and infrastructure project disputes. Jon Nash handles commercial documentation pertaining to construction projects, while Suzannah Fairbairn and Ahmed El-Bayouk count contractors and employers on their client roster.

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

Proficient in M&A, financing, development and construction work, Dentons leverages its considerable Middle Eastern footprint to act on an array of high-profile infrastructure and energy projects across the region. The firm oversees leading work in the emerging hydrogen sector, as well as working with state entities on critical PPP developments alongside a range of funds and financial sponsors. Jon Nash, who leads the UAE-based team, has been principally engaged on waste treatment, renewable energy, and utilities work over the past twelve months. Udayan Mukherjee is particularly noted for project finance expertise, maintaining relationships with a number of banks, borrowers and governments across the region. Senior associate Kanishka Singh excels in the waste treatment space.