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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling is a respected US law firm that is well established in the Middle East projects and energy market. The firm is noted for its expertise in energy projects and PPPs, and is well versed in numerous forms of project financings. The group particularly excels in utilities and power work, including IPPs and IWPs. Its Middle East files are typically staffed from Dubai, London and Johannesburg.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling assisted Orascom and Metito with securing the USD2.2 billion financing for their joint bid to develop a seawater treatment and water transportation project in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Strengths

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The firm shows dedication and deploys the resources needed to be able to reach the agreed deadlines.

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Covington & Burling have great market knowledge and business acumen. The lawyers there can think outside the box.

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Notable Practitioners

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Agnieszka Klich
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Agnieszka Klich
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Agnieszka Klich has a wealth of knowledge in project financings and is regularly active on matters relating to projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. She splits her time between London and Johannesburg, and is a particularly esteemed lawyer in relation to IPPs, IWPs and renewables projects.

Agnieszka is a force of nature and she definitely deserves to be recognised.

Agnieszka is able to respond to a lot of queries. She integrates into a team and has the availability and expertise. She is able to find the right arguments to back any claim.

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Richard Keenan
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Richard Keenan
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Richard Keenan is an accomplished Dubai-based lawyer who advises clients on the contractual and financing aspects of projects. He works extensively on a number of matters, including water and power projects, in addition to infrastructure.

A good operator.

He has strong awareness when it comes to commercial matters and demonstrates the proper coordination and management of various stakeholders.

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Derek Kirton
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Derek Kirton
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Derek Kirton sits as vice-chair of Covington & Burling's PPP procurement and advisory group, and is sought after for his assured handling of commercial contracts relating to notable energy and infrastructure developments. He is based in Dubai.

He is very strong, mastering project documentation from a legal and commercial view, in addition to providing exceptional client service.

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Marc Norman
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Marc Norman
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Marc Norman is well regarded for his handling of infrastructure projects, most notably those relating to power and water. He is based in Dubai and also acts on energy projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Marc has incredible technical and drafting skills, together with business acumen.

He is always responsive. I always get a timely response that acknowledges my concerns, and this is regularly updated regarding progress. I am always very happy with the way he deals with things.

Mark is commercially minded, a deal maker. He is creative and resourceful in finding ways around obstacles. He knows the industry and its regulations inside out. You really are in good hands with him.

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Agnieszka Klich
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Agnieszka Klich
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Richard Keenan
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Richard Keenan
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Derek Kirton
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Derek Kirton
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Marc Norman
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Marc Norman
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