Trowers & Hamlins LLP advises on a wide spectrum of major energy and infrastructure projects across the GCC, with a strong track record in power and water developments, including complex IPP and IWP mandates. The firm is also active across broader infrastructure, from ports and airports to transport and industrial redevelopment schemes. Thomas Wigley jointly leads the practice from Oman and is a trusted adviser to government entities, developers, and lenders on landmark mandates. Co-head Hasan Rahman brings deep experience in project development and commercial agreements.
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- ‘The team is thorough, technically sound and fully equipped to respond to all queries and advise on all types of transaction structures.'
- ‘We regularly work with Brad Sandford and Shiladitya Majumdar, and have consistently found them to possess excellent legal and commercial acumen. They are highly adept at identifying key issues and providing practical, commercially sound solutions.’
- 'Brad Sandford is one of the most outstanding lawyers I have ever met. Despite the complex and challenging circumstances—including waiver arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic—he provided timely and accurate advice on a massive railway project finance deal.'
- 'Brad Sandford is not only sharp and highly capable, but also a person of great character. He has a gentle demeanour, remains calm at all times, and possesses the ability to create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.’
- ‘Thomas Wigleu is genial. Great fellow who gives superb advice. Highly recommended.'
- ‘Trowers & Hamlins' Infrastructure and Projects team provided exceptional support on our complex financing project, demonstrating deep expertise in structuring and documenting intricate project finance transactions.'
Key clients
- The Arab Energy Fund
- Musaed El Seif & Sons Company
- El Seif Commercial Investment Company
- ADNOC
- Palestine Electricity Transmission Company
- Marafiq
- Electricity and Water Authority of Bahrain
- OQ Exploration and Production
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
- Minerals Development Oman
- Oman Environmental Services Company
- Galfar SAOG
Work highlights
Advising the Palestine Electricity Transmission Company on a proposed 450MW gas-fired IPP to be developed in Jenin, Palestine.
Advising EWA as lead international counsel on the Hidd IWP (50 MIGD) and Sitra IWPP (1,499 MW/20 MIGD).
Advised OQ Exploration and Production on the development of the USD1.6bn Marsa LNG project, an LNG bunkering project, jointly developed with TotalEnergies EP Oman Development B.V.
Practice head
Thomas Wigley; Hasan Rahman
Other key lawyers
Brad Sandford