Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons handles a diverse range of work in the oil and gas sector across multiple Gulf states, including M&A, financing, and commercial agreements. In addition to its transactional work, the firm is also regularly engaged in represenitng clients in litigation and arbitration matters. Team head Mark Raymont is chiefly recognised for his skill in contractual and commercial matters. Co-head Tim Armsby is trusted by national and international oil companies for counsel on operational issues, including local law advice, tenders, and contracts. Jed Savager ‘enjoys a stellar reputation in the market for handling heavyweight construction disputes in the UAE’, while Gurmeet Kaur handles bidding, procurement and project development matters. Nesreen Osman is another key name for contentious work, and David Platt is noted for his expertise in project finance.