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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance offers a leading project finance practice in the Middle East, with lawyers operating primarily from its UAE and Riyadh offices. The team is particularly commended for its experience in Islamic financing as well as its broad range of work. The firm has a strong oil and gas team active across the region, as well as offering impressive credentials in renewable energy. The group's lawyers are acclaimed for their representation of both lenders and project companies, and the team is also active on major IPPs.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance acted as lenders' counsel to a syndicate of banks. including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, successfully achieving the financial close of the sixth phase of MBR Solar Park in Dubai.

Strengths

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Clifford Chance have very strong project finance expertise. They have a large team so they are always in the position to advise on all project and financing documents.

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The team not only have legal experience but also operational knowledge that is commercially sound. They exceed expectations.

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Clifford Chance are user-friendly and solution-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Parris
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Richard Parris is a leading projects lawyer in Abu Dhabi who works on numerous project financings across the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on the Saudi market. His remit spans a range of projects, including infrastructure and water matters.

Richard Parris is excellent and we speak highly of him. We are very pleased with him and his work. He is an extremely good lawyer and has given us good advice.

He is exceptional; he is the best projects practitioner in the market.

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Mohamed Hamra-Krouha
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Mohamed Hamra-Krouha
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Mohamed Hamra-Krouha advises clients on a range of project financing transactions, including in relation to water and power projects across the whole of the Middle East. A seasoned lawyer in Saudi-related matters, he splits his time between the firm's Abu Dhabi and Riyadh offices. He regularly works with financiers, sponsors and government entities.

He is a seasoned professional with an enormous amount of experience.

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Craig Nethercott
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London-based Craig Nethercott is noted for his deep understanding of Shari'a-compliant financing structures. He is well versed in matters relating to Saudi Arabia, often working on government-related projects and petrochemical deals. He is also an experienced lawyer when it comes to the financing of water and energy projects.

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Richard Parris
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Mohamed Hamra-Krouha
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Mohamed Hamra-Krouha
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Craig Nethercott
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