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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 Sharia-compliant finance matters.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst advised the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre on the structuring and financing of a waste-to-energy facility to be developed in Abu Dhabi.

Notable Practitioners

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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.

Clint Dempsey provides a first-class service and is always on top of things.

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance

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