Bracewell (UK) LLP is highly experienced in large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the MENA region, most notably pioneering energy transition, renewables, utilities, and soft infrastructure ventures in the Gulf. Practice head Jason Fox is chiefly noted for his finance work in the upstream oil and gas sector. Project finance head Oliver Irwin is regarded as a ‘top project finance expert’ who advises a wealth of multilateral and export credit agencies and financial institutions on multi-sourced financings for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, particularly in the Middle East. Tom Jamieson presides over low-carbon and energy transition ventures in the MENA region, including consequential soft infrastructure PPPs, transport infrastructure, and carbon capture and sequestration mandates. Ro Lazarovitch has a broad practice that covers energy, infrastructure and mining assets and is regularly instructed by sponsors, developers and lenders, while Gordon Stewart often works with PE outfits and corporates on both acquisitions and financings.
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Testimonials
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‘Bracewell LLP are very good in project finance and acquisition finance transactions, including across multiple jurisdictions and in cross-border transactions. Bracewell LLP are one of the top London-based firms in this sector.'
‘Tom Jamieson and Gordon Stewart are exceptionally talented and hard-working, and bring a wealth of experience to transactions that Bracewell LLP are retained on.’
‘The team brings a breadth and depth of experience and a dedication to client service that is well appreciated by us.'
‘Oliver Irwin is a top project finance expert and we consider him a global leader in his work. His approach combines a blend of technical advice with a pragmatic approach that takes into account the unique considerations of the client.’
Key clients
- Natixis, Alinma Bank, Riyad Bank
- Miahona and Thabat
- Rabobank
- Harmony CS Limited, Harmony CTF Limited and Harmony CTF 2 Limited
- Consortium of: Vision International Investment Company, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) and Gulf Investment Corporation
- Consortium of: Vision International Investment Company and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA)
- Alinma Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi and Al Rajhi Bank
- SAB/HSBC, Alinma Bank and Riyadh Bank, NIF
- Eldorado Gold Corporation and its subsidiary Hellas Gold S.A.
- Egyptian Refining Company S.A.E.
Work highlights
- Advising the lenders to Tamasuk Holding Company and Alghanim International on the development and financing of the Al Ansar PPP project in KSA being procured by competitive tender by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia.
- Advised a consortium of lenders led by Almar Water Solutions and Al Jomaih Energy and Water Company in relation to their successful bid for and financial closing of the Zulu industrial water processing plant.
- Advising the sponsors – Miahona (a Vision Invest portfolio company) and Thabat – on their project financing for the Makkah Long Term Operation and Maintenance Project, KSA, which was procured through a competitive tender by the National Water Company of Saudi Arabia.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jason Fox
Other key lawyers
Oliver Irwin; Tom Jamieson; Ro Lazarovitch; Gordon Stewart