Developers, investors, financial institutions, and governments rely on Gowling WLG’s projects and infrastructure team for advice in the energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and finance sectors. The bench comprises head of projects Jonathan Brufal, corporate energy expert Gareth Baker, project finance specialist Imran Mufti, and go-to international arbitration partner Gordon Bell. Brufal is particularly active in the MENA region and has recently advised the Ministry of Sport for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the refurbishment of two stadiums.
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Key clients
- Green Guarantee Company
- Energy Storage Africa
- Ministry of Sport for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Jinko Power and Jera consortium
- Dubai Airports Corporation
- abrdn Investcorp Infrastructure Partners
- Hummingbird Resources plc
- Andrada Mining Limited
- Ariana Resources plc
Work highlights
Advising on the launch of the world’s first climate-focused guarantee company, the Green Guarantee Company (GGC), which will provide $1 billion in climate finance for developing countries.
Acting as international legal advisors to the Ministry of Sport on their refurbishment of two existing stadia, the construction of 3 new-build stadia and the upgrade, and construct various teams training facilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Advising Dubai Airports on the agreements for the design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance and financing of eleven solar PV sites with 39 MW maximum capacity across Dubai Airport's real estate portfolio in Dubai, which will be the world's largest rooftop solar panel installation at an airport.
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Practice head
Jonathan Brufal; Gareth Baker; Imran Mufti; Charles Bond; Gordon Bell