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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst advised Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) on all aspects of the Ajban solar photovoltaic plant, which had a maximum power output of 1,500 MW.

Strengths

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Ashurst is fantastic. It has a deep understanding of the resource-extraction business and the Abu Dhabi context.

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The Ashurst team knows us very well. It is very responsive and able to take things forward.

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Global

Ashurst is well equipped to advise on complex matters and has the right level of partner intervention to advise on strategic issues.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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David Charlier
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David Charlier
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Band 1

David Charlier is the head of region for the Middle East at Ashurst. He is a seasoned lawyer who utilises his deep-rooted experience to advise clients on infrastructure and energy developments, as well as water projects. Dividing his time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, he frequently acts for government entities, financial institutions and banks across the Middle East.

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Luke Robottom
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Luke Robottom
4
Band 4

Abu Dhabi-based Luke Robottom is sought out by regional and international sponsors and lenders for advice on project development. He is equally skilled across the fields of energy and infrastructure, offering particular strength in construction matters.

Luke Robottom brings a solid commercial perspective to legal matters and consistently offers practical, well-structured advice that supports deal execution and risk management.

Luke is outstanding. The way he's able to refocus what's actually important on a deal and understand the bits that matter is great. He's very detail-oriented and structured.

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David Charlier
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David Charlier
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Luke Robottom
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Luke Robottom
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