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Bracewell LLP

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide


Bracewell LLP

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About

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We are a full spectrum energy law firm that represents participants in the oil and gas, conventional power, solar, wind and renewables sectors. With over 50 years of industry experience and one of the largest dedicated energy teams of any law firm in the world, we have a deep understanding of the global energy markets and the drivers for commercial success. Our strong global platform effectively positions us to advise market participants on opportunities presented by the energy transition, including developments in hydrogen and carbon capture utilization and sequestration technologies.

Our deep knowledge of the energy industry and strong global platform makes us the firm of choice for Apache Corporation, Cheniere, Competitive Power Ventures, Eni, Equinor, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Kinder Morgan, Marubeni, Phillips 66, Storegga Geotechnologies, Targa Resources, TC Energy and Total Solar for sophisticated transactional, regulatory and litigation matters.

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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Bracewell offers a focused energy practice that is active both in oil and gas and in renewables. Its lawyers receive widespread recognition for their oil and gas expertise, advising on field development throughout the Middle East. The firm also acts on major IPPs and IWPPs across the region, including matters originating in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Work Highlights

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  • Bracewell acted for a consortium composed of Vision International Investment Company and Suez International on its bid for the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels PPP.

Strengths

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  • Bracewell demonstrates strong commercial awareness. They don’t just give legal answers but also offer pragmatic, business-minded solutions.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Bracewell's strengths are its subject-matter expertise, timely delivery, business-centric decision making and thoroughness.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Bracewell is always extremely professional, with impressive attention to detail.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • During negotiations, the Bracewell team is prepared to push points as far as possible without losing sight of the commercial imperative of getting the deal done.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Andrej Kormuth
    Band 3Andrej Kormuth

    Andrej Kormuth

    Andrej Kormuth is a prominent lawyer in energy and infrastructure projects who is mandated on matters across a number of jurisdictions, including Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. His experience spans renewables, water and power deals. He is based in Dubai and heads Bracewell's Middle East projects practice.
    • Andrej Kormuth is incredibly detail-oriented, and he's good at looking at the bigger picture and picking the right structures to accommodate commercial objectives.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Andrej is a pleasure to work with.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Andrej combines deep knowledge of the Saudi projects market with a hands-on, pragmatic style. He focuses negotiations on what really matters and delivers innovative yet practical solutions.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Andrej Kormuth possesses a deep and varied pool of deal experience across the MENA region. He frequently navigates clients through complex cross-sector issues.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Patricia Tiller
    Band 4Patricia Tiller

    Patricia Tiller

    Patricia Tiller brings longstanding expertise in commercial matters to her work advising clients in the oil and gas space on energy-related mandates. She is also adept at handling issues connected to energy transition and supply contracts. She recently joined Bracewell after leaving Hunton Andrews Kurth.

    • Patricia Tiller is very responsive, accurate and helpful on a personal level.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

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