With in-depth expertise in construction contracts, Norton Rose Fulbright is a key contact for a breadth of leading developers. Nicholas Sharratt is particularly active in the energy and hospitality sectors, while Aarti Thadani is noted for her capabilities in infrastructure disputes. Sarah Sheppard and Ina Lamce are well-regarded in the transport sector.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- Emirates
- Emirates Sembcorp Water and Power Company (ESWPC)
- KS GOK LLC
- RCJY Special Economic Zones
- Mada International Holding Company
- Al Kifah Holding Company
- Masdar
Work highlights
Advising Masdar, as the winning bidder, on the development, construction, operation, and financing of the Bukhara IPP in Uzbekistan. The project comprises of a 250MW solar PV plant and a 63MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
Advised Emirates on and drafted all tender and contract documents in relation to the design and construction of a new engineering and maintenance facility at Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport, with a total plot size of 769,000 square metres.
Advised the sponsors on the legal due diligence and bidding of the development, improvement, operation, and maintenance of six land ports which will primarily be operated as customs clearance (or secured) zones for entry of passengers and freight into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Practice head
Nicholas Sharratt; Aarti Thadani
Other key lawyers
Sarah Sheppard; Ina Lamce