With a strong track record in construction disputes, Ashurst LLP is knowledgeable of infrastructure, power, and renewable energy matters. Luke Robottom is often engaged in construction transactions, Cameron Cuffe acts for international contractors, while Joss Dare acts as the global co-head of projects and energy transition. Stephen Rigby is active in airport construction, and Keely Muston is informed in PPPs.
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Testimonials
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- 'High-quality partners who actually spend time on the case and really understand it. Excellent strategic thinking. Good teams that work really hard but also work efficiently and give value for money. They are also really nice people who are therefore easy to work with.'
- 'They are good communicators both amongst themselves and with clients, counsel, and experts.'
- ‘Cameron Cuffe is a brilliant team leader. What stands out is his strategic insight, instinct for the right move to make, and gift for building successful teams. He is also very hard-working and knows the important details of the case himself. ’
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- Dubai Municipality
- Emirates Water and Electricity Company
- Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre
- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
- ("NCP") and Zakat, Taxation and Customs Authority
Work highlights
Advising on Project Lightning, a landmark project jointly procured by ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) involving the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of two high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) sub-sea power transmission systems.
Advising EWEC and Tadweer in relation to the structuring and procurement of a waste-to-energy facility to be developed in the Abu Dhabi.
Acting for EWEC in respect of the development, financing, design, engineering, procurement, construction, permitting, testing, commissioning, insurance, ownership, operation and maintenance of the Ajban Solar PV Plant.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Stephen Rigby
Practice head
Luke Robottom; Cameron Cuffe; Joss Dare
Other key lawyers
Stephen Rigby; Keely Muston