With a strong foothold in Saudi Arabia’s IPP and IWP markets, Bracewell LLP is deeply embedded in the region’s energy transition, advising on landmark wind, solar, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure projects for a mix of leading lenders, including export credit agencies, regional banks, and global financial institutions. Andrej Kormuth leads the practice and remains highly active across bidding, structuring, development, procurement, and financing mandates for both lenders and sponsors. Tom Swarbrick brings notable construction expertise, particularly in digital infrastructure and renewable energy builds. Amelia Bowring, Shayan Najib, Nick Meyer, and Tess Luijc continue to play key roles across the project lifecycle.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm is quickly accumulating their experience in the region so now they are well equipped with up to date market momentum and transaction schemes.’
- ‘Andrej Kormuth is an outstanding partner in the firm with strong footprint in the market, mainly thanks to his diligent work, deep knowledge and strong leadership.’
- ‘Extremely responsive team that produces high-quality work.'
- ‘Andrej Kormuth is genuinely concerned with protecting his client's position and will fight tooth and nail to represent and achieve his client's position.'
Key clients
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd
- Chinese Commercial Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Commercial Bank of Dubai
- Vision International Investment Company
- Suez International
- Emirates Global Aluminium
- Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation
- Warba Bank K.S.C.P.
- Saudi National Bank
- Acciona Agua, S.A.
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC
- TotalEnergies Renewables
- OQ Alternative Energy LLC
- EtihadWe
- Korea Western Power
- Kyuden Corporation
- International Power S.A.
- Natixis
Work highlights
Advising Japan Bank for International Cooperation and commercial lenders (Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd; Chinese Commercial Bank; Standard Chartered Bank; and Commercial Bank of Dubai) on the successful bid by the Marubeni Corporation-led consortium for the Yanbu 700MW Wind IPP, which is one of two Saudi Arabian Round 4 wind renewables
Representing the consortium comprising Vision International Investment Company and Suez International in relation to its bid for the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels PPP, currently under procurement from Dubai Municipality
Advising Emirates Global Aluminium on the proposed development of a gallium extraction project in the UAE, including development, financing, and structuring of the project and the joint venture arrangements.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrej Kormuth
Other key lawyers
Tom Swarbrick; Amelia Bowring; Shayan Najib; Nick Meyer; Tess Luijic; Shane Jaftha