Noted for their work in the petrochemical industry, White & Case has a strong track record acting on international project development and financing, as well as acquisitions and joint ventures concerning energy and wastewater facilities. Most recently, the firm has acted on procurement matters relating to nuclear power and renewable energy, and can count megaproject sponsors and developers as clients as well. On the ground in Riyadh, the practice is led by Waad Alkurini, who is experienced in advising public and private lenders and sponsors in project financing matters, with a strength also in BOOT transactions. Further members include Michael Gabriel, who acts for large procurers, and project specialist Alec Johnson.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are in proximity to all the major projects and transactions in the region. They have comprehensive knowledge of the Middle East and, when coupled with their international presence, offer an unparalleled understanding of project development and finance. Diversity and billing also rate the highest of any firm that I have ever seen. ’
- ‘We are friends as well as associates. No one recruits a better quality of people.'
- ‘They built a very strong team of associates, with enough firepower to meet even the most challenging deadlines and tasks timely and efficiently. They are very pleasant to work with, and they have a strong understanding of supply and offtake arrangements in the oil and gas sector, as well as hydrogen.’
- ‘The associates in the team are all high-quality, hard-workers and very pleasant to work with. They go the extra mile for clients, which is noticed and appreciated.’
Key clients
- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
- NEOM Company
- The Red Sea Development Company
- Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC)
- Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)
- Public Investment Fund (PIF)
- Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel)
- Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
- National Center for Privatization & PPP
- Banque Saudi Fransi
- Bank Albilad
- Al Borj International for Operation and Maintenance Company
Practice head
Waad Alkurini; Michael Gabriel; Alec Johnson