A ‘highly knowledgeable and exceptional team with deep understanding of the contracts on both project as well as financing side’, Clifford Chance advises on landmark energy and infrastructure projects across the Middle East, with asset engagement that spans solar, hydrogen, oil and gas, and independent power and water projects. Mohamed Hamra-Krouha and Richard Parris co-lead the practice, with the former highly regarded for his understanding of both the UAE and Saudi Arabian markets, and the latter for his extensive energy offering that includes petrochemicals, renewables and utilities. Edmund Boyo has recently been active on the development and financing of oil and gas-related ventures. Graham Brewer is chiefly recognised for his borrower and lender side project finance practice, and Inaamul Laher for his engagement with social infrastructure and real estate ventures. Nicholas Wong is active on cross-border mandates involving the Middle East, APAC, Central and Eastern Europe, and North Africa. Chirag Sanghrajka, who joined from Latham & Watkins LLP in October 2023, and Jeremy Barker, promoted to partner in May 2024, provide further project finance capabilities. Noelle Alphonso-Loong also comes recommended.
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‘Great team. All round support with very user friendly approach.’
‘Chirag Sanghrajka is very knowledgeable and solution oriented. He understands the challenges we face and is able to always find a solution. Highly recommended.’
‘Highly knowledgeable and exceptional team with deep understanding of the contracts on both project as well as financing side. Have clear understanding of bankable structures adopted on various transactions across the region, which they are able to efficiently utilise during negotiations. In addition, team is also able to think of out of the box ideas to resolve issues which are new and have not been dealt with on the precedents. Reliable practice to work with!’
‘Richard Parris is considered one of the most experienced partners and is very well versed in Middle East power sector legal matters. Inaamul Laher, partner, specialises in construction and operations related contractual matters. Jeremy Barker, partner, advises on project finance and general financings for a wide range of clients in the energy, infrastructure and renewable sectors, including regional project finance sponsors and banks. Noelle Alponso Loong, senior associate, is a projects lawyer specialising in project development in the infrastructure, energy and resources space.’
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- Ajlan & Bros Holding Group
- Al Dur Power and Water Company B.S.C.
- Amaala
- ENGIE
- Export-Import Bank of Korea
- Fertiglobe
- Gulf Investment Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Export-Import Bank of Korea, Société General and BankMuscat in relation to the 500MW Manah Solar IPP, Oman.
Acted as lenders' counsel to the syndicate of banks supporting the winning Masdar team to achieve financial close on the 1.8GW sixth phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, UAE.
Acting as lenders’ counsel for the development and financing of the Tabarjal 400 MW Solar PV project under Round 4 of Saudi’s National Renewable Energy Program.
Lawyers
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Richard Parris
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Jeremy Barker
Practice head
Mohamed Hamra-Krouha; Richard Parris
Other key lawyers
Edmund Boyo; Graham Brewer; Inaamul Laher; Nicholas Wong; Jeremy Barker; Chirag Sanghrajka; Noelle Alphonso-Loong