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General Business Law - Timor-Leste
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What the team is known for

DLA Piper has a highly specialised practice with a longstanding association with the Timorese government, stemming from the firm's representation of Timor-Leste in a maritime boundary dispute with Australia. Its team continues to counsel government bodies, both on ongoing boundary-related matters and on mandates linked to the country's continuing economic development. Its areas of particular expertise include oil and gas, infrastructure, resources and transportation.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Asian Development Bank, which is assisting Electricidade de Timor-Leste as the offtaker on behalf of the Government of Timor-Leste, on negotiating the RFQ documents, power purchase agreement, implementation agreement with the Ministry of Finance, and land lease agreement for the procurement of a 35 MW solar plant and battery energy storage system in Timor-Leste.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen Webb
Stephen Webb
Australia expertise based abroad

Stephen Webb is based in Brisbane in Queensland, where he heads the practice and regularly takes a leading role on key mandates. He brings to his work a highly relevant background in construction, energy and resources and infrastructure finance issues.

"He’s brilliant, strategic and tactical – you want Stephen on your team for any complex project or cross-border deal."

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Stephen Webb
Stephen Webb
Australia expertise based abroad