Projects & Energy

Ashurst maintains a distinguished team with experience advising on many of the region's most significant energy and infrastructure projects. The firm is present on matters across the Middle East and is especially notable for its experience in both Saudi and the UAE. The group's lawyers are also noted for their experience advising major energy companies and government entities. The team is further distinguished through its involvement in several of the region's rail and education PPPs. The team has equally strong experience acting for clients on the procurement phases of renewable energy projects.

"Ashurst has a solid team providing particularly good advice as well as common-sense, commercially-oriented support."

"The team shows great responsiveness, both in terms of getting back to us on our requests but also in terms of anticipating and mitigating any potential issues or misunderstandings between parties."

Ashurst advised Emirates Water & Electricity on all aspects of a solar photovoltaic power plant project in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Ashurst's Middle East managing partner David Charlier is a seasoned lawyer who utilises his deep-rooted experience to advise clients on infrastructure and energy developments, as well as petrochemical and water projects. Dividing his time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, he frequently acts for government entities, financial institutions and banks across the Middle East. "David is reliable, a safe pair of hands on any transaction."