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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst maintains a notable profile in project finance across the region. The firm advises an impressive list of international and regional lenders on major energy and infrastructure projects throughout the Middle East, with notable expertise regarding projects located in Saudi Arabia. Its lawyers' other areas of expertise include the restructuring of project finance facilities and advising on Shari'a-compliant finance matters.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst advised Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) on the financing and development of the Ajban Solar PV plant.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Clint Dempsey
3
Clint Dempsey
3
Band 3

Clint Dempsey garners respect in the market for his aptitude in both conventional and Islamic project finance. With expertise in acting for borrowers and lenders, he is also well versed in real estate and acquisition finance. He joined Ashurst after leaving Eversheds Sutherland in September 2025.

David Charlier
4
David Charlier
4
Band 4

David Charlier leads Ashurst's regional banking practice from Dubai and is highly experienced in project finance, most notably in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He is highly experienced in acting for borrowers, as well as for lenders, in a range of transactional and regulatory mandates.

David Charlier is very strong in the MENA region.

Ranked Lawyers at
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United Arab Emirates

Banking & Finance

Clint Dempsey
3
Clint Dempsey
3
Band 3
David Charlier
4
David Charlier
4
Band 4