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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Recognised by multiple legal and industry publications for his pragmatic and client-oriented approach, Andrej Kormuth has extensive experience guiding clients on the most innovative and significant Middle Eastern and African deals, including the latest wave of Middle Eastern infrastructure (social infrastructure, transport and healthcare), conventional and renewable power, water and waste water deals.
Having been resident in both Dubai and Doha since 2011 and prior to that working in South Africa, Andrej possesses a deep and varied pool of deal experience across the MENA region. He frequently navigates clients through complex cross-sector issues, including with respect to corporate project structuring, infrastructure M&As and IPOs, dispute mediation and resolution, regulatory structuring, and procurement tender programmes.
Memberships
Law Society of South Africa
Education
University of Cambridge, Magdalene College, LL.M., 2009
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College, LL.B., 2007
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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.’
Key clients
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd
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