Watson Farley & Williams LLP covers a broad range of project-related work, spanning the renewable energy, energy infrastructure, oil & gas and mining and commodities sectors. The team’s workload has a broad geographical reach, with a particular strength in the Middle East and Africa. Practice head Julian Nichol leads on the team’s marquee mandates, including the development and financing of the US$1.5bn Gaza Marine gas project in Palestine. Sarah Ellington is active in advising on ESG disputes.
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Sarah Ellington