Chambers Review
Covington & Burling is a respected US law firm which continues to cement its place in the Middle East projects space. The firm is noted for its expertise in energy projects and PPPs, and is well versed in numerous forms of project financings, including matters undertaken on a build-operate-transfer basis. The group particularly excels in utilities and power work, including IPPs and IWPs.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling advised Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant Company on the third phase of its expansion of the As-Samra waste water project in Jordan.
Strengths
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"Their team members are highly skilled and available, while also being well versed commercially."
"We use Covington when we need brainpower and blue-sky thinking."
"Their team members are highly skilled and available, while also being well versed commercially."
"We use Covington when we need brainpower and blue-sky thinking."
Notable Practitioners
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.
Agnieszka Klich has a wealth of knowledge in project financings and is regularly active on matters relating to projects in the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. She splits her time between London and Johannesburg and is a particularly esteemed lawyer in IPPs, IWPs and renewables projects.
"She is very commercial and wants to get the transaction done. Her clients love her."
Derek Kirton sits as vice chair of Covington's PPP procurement and advisory group and is sought after for his handling of commercial contracts relating to notable energy and infrastructure developments. He is based in Dubai.
"He is pragmatic and reasonable. You can have good discussions with him, which is important. He gets the job done well."
Marc Norman is an up-and-coming lawyer who is well regarded for infrastructure projects, most notably those relating to power and water. He is based in Dubai and also acts on energy projects in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
"Marc is a thoughtful professional who asks good questions and delivers quality work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
Middle East-wide