Baker McKenzie Law Firm’s projects team has extensive experience in structuring and executing large-scale natural resources and industrial development projects and advising on related commercial activities, such as joint ventures and production sharing. With a client base that includes both government entities and private companies, the team is well-equipped to manage PPP projects. The team is helmed by Gavin Witcombe, a specialist in negotiating and developing project contracts across the civil construction, industrial and energy sectors. Witcombe is strengthened by Ian Siddell, a seasoned expert on project financing, and Luke Meehan, who has been lauded for his ‘exceptional knowledge of the Saudi projects sector.’ Basel Barakat departed from the team in early 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge and service within the KSA sector.’
‘Luke Meehan is attentive and available, with exceptional knowledge of the Saudi projects sector.’
Key clients
- Nebras Power Q.P.S.C.
- Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu
- Catrion
- Saudi Power Procurement Company
- Saudi Arabian Mining Company
- Rumah and Nairyah IPP Projects
Work highlights
Representing the sponsors, Nebras Power Q.P.S.C., Korea Electric Power Corporation and Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu in relation to two new natural gas-fired combined cycle gas turbine plants with a net generation capacity of 1,800 MW in the Western Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Representing the sponsors, Nebras Power Q.P.S.C., Korea Electric Power Corporation and Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu in relation to two new natural gas-fired combined cycle gas turbine plants with a net generation capacity of 1,800MW at a location approximately 30km south-east of Buraydah City.
Acting as counsel for Catrion in connection with all aspects of their participation as the developer for a project to design, build and operate catering and laundry facilities to service the Red Sea Giga-Project.
Lawyers
Practice head
Gavin Witcombe
Other key lawyers
Ian Siddell; Luke Meehan