Trowers & Hamlins LLP's project, energy, and infrastructure practice is a key port of call for clients seeking assistance on a wide range of energy, utility, and hydrocarbon infrastructure matters, and its offering also extends to advising on procurement, due diligence, development, and PPP-related mandates. Thomas Wigley heads up the Oman office and is retained to advise on a number of transactions pertaining to the real estate and energy sectors.
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- ‘Trowers & Hamlins' Projects and Energy practice distinguishes itself through its exceptionally collaborative approach and the diverse breadth of experience within the team.’
- ‘Thomas has been a beacon in the development of the concession. His advice is valuable and well structured for non-legal people.’
- ‘The team has great expertise.'
- ‘I have previously participated in the same project as a Partner from Trowers & Hamlins LLP.'
- ‘Thomas Wigley is very knowledgeable of the market with a strong commercial sense.’
- 'Their understanding of local legal frameworks and cultural nuances enables them to deliver advice that is both technically sound and commercially practical. The team is highly proficient in structuring and documenting Shariah-compliant transactions, including Wakala, Murabaha, and Ijara facilities. They are known for their responsiveness and ability to tailor documentation to evolving client needs, often anticipating issues before they arise.’
Key clients
- The Arab Energy Fund Musaed El Seif & Sons Company El Seif Commercial Investment Company ADNOC Electricity and Water Authority of Bahrain OQ EP SAOG Mafraq Energy Marafiq Palestinian Electricity Transmission Company Ltd Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Oman Minerals Development Oman Oman Environmental Services Company Galfar SAOG PENRA (Palestine)
Work highlights
Advising Marafiq, the utility supplier in Duqm Special Economic Zone, on its proposed utility scale industrial water facility.
Advising EWA as lead international counsel on the Hidd IWP (50 MIGD) and Sitra IWPP (1,499 MW/20 MIGD).
Advised OQ Exploration and Production on the development of the USD1.6bn Marsa LNG project, an LNG bunkering project, jointly developed with TotalEnergies EP Oman Development B.V.
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Thomas Wigley