A&O Shearman
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Well-regarded for its ‘deep understanding of the local market’, A&O Shearman continues to act in many of the region’s most significant oil and gas mandates, advising across the full value chain, from upstream concessions, to midstream infrastructure and downstream petrochemicals. The team is frequently involved in first-in-the-country and first-of-its-kind projects, including major ammonia and methanol developments, gas pipeline work, and large-scale liquids and polymers facilities. Joe Clinton, who leads the practice, has deep project finance experience and regularly advises on high-value transactions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Kyle Nevin handles a wide spectrum of project development and finance work, while Omar Alkaffas is widely relied upon for complex, high-profile instructions, particularly those requiring a strong understanding of regulatory expectations in the energy sector.
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Testimonials
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- The AOS Upstream team in Abu Dhabi consistently delivers outstanding work product, even when operating under significant pressure.'
- 'The team demonstrates a deep understanding of the local market and provides highly effective support across a wide spectrum of challenging mandates.’
Key clients
- TotalEnergies
- TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd
Work highlights
Advised TotalEnergies as co-sponsor with Saudi Arabian Oil Company on the project financing of the Amiral petrochemical complex.