Hadef & Partners advises on a wide range of energy and infrastructure projects, spanning conventional and renewable power, major water and wastewater schemes, and large-scale civil infrastructure. The firm is especially noted for its project finance capabilities, including Islamic structures, and its deep regulatory expertise, which frequently sees it instructed on high-profile mandates for government bodies and major developers. Practice head Catriona McDevitt leads on complex financing and development matters for sponsors, contractors, and financial institutions, while Alan Rodgers provides seasoned commercial and regulatory counsel.
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Key clients
- Pure Health Holding LLC
- Epic Group Holdings Limited
- Societe De Promotion Et De Participation Pour La Cooperation Economique
- Bracewell LLP
- Syrah Global DMCC
- Apical Middle East FZCO & Asian Agri FZCO
- Rimco Investments LLC
Work highlights
Advised the UAE subsidiaries of Apical Group and Asian Agri on UAE Islamic finance matters in connection with a landmark USD1bn Sustainability-Linked Loan.
Advised an international law firm on DIFC law advice to a consortium of lenders in connection with the financing of Saudi Arabian-based onshore wind projects.
Advised an Australian-listed industrial minerals and technology company on a USD150m loan by the United States International Development Finance Corporation.
Practice head
Catriona McDevitt
Other key lawyers
Alan Rodgers