DLA Piper continues to act in complex, large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across the Gulf, with a practice recognised for its strength in project development and finance, as well as its ability to advise both public and private-sector clients. The group maintains a strong foothold in major utility and PPP mandates, frequently assisting developers and lenders from early structuring through to financial close. Steering the practice is Nacim Bounouara, who continues to advise sponsors, governments, and lenders on the development and financing of power generation projects and oil and gas projects. Robert Harker brings long-standing Independent Water and Power expertise, while Adam Haque advises on utilities and energy transition projects across the GCC. Mona Hammadi remains a key advisor on procurement, development, and financing matters for sponsors, lenders, and government-backed entities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have been working with the DLA Piper team for the past few years on multiple transactions in the region. The team is providing commercially sound advice, and has a very strong understanding of the different markets they operate in.'
- 'Their capacity to put the right resources is particularly appreciated, while maintaining costs under control.’
- ‘Nacim Bounouara is our relationship partner and is always keen to find solutions to accommodate tight timelines and changes in requirements while maintaining high-quality standards for their advice.'
Key clients
- Engie S.A.
- Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies
- Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority
- Saudi Water Partnership Company
- Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects
- ACWA Power
Work highlights
Advising a consortium composed of seven regional and international lenders, supporting Engie S.A. on their successful bid for the development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction supply, and operation and maintenance of a greenfield solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 1,500 MW (AC) together with the ancillary equipment, associated infrastructure and facilities, to be located on a site in the Khazna region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Advising the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects on the country’s first utility-scale solar Independent Power Projects.
Advising two consortia, one led by ACWA Power and Saudi Electricity Company and one led by Al Jomaih, on the procurement, development, and financing of the Taiba 1&2 and Qassim 1 &2 Combined Cycle Power Plant Projects with a combined capacity of 3.6GW.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nacim Bounouara
Other key lawyers
Robert Harker; Adam Haque; Mona Hammadi