Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide
What the team is known for
Eversheds Sutherland houses a strong projects and energy practice with expertise spanning the Middle East. Its Dubai-based team is ably supported by seasoned lawyers across its extensive regional network, with particularly notable projects experience in Qatar. The group advises on financing and development issues pertaining to oil and gas, renewable energy and PPP projects. The team's clientele includes government entities, developers and lenders.
Strengths
"Eversheds has demonstrated a broad range of skills which have produced excellent work output."
Work highlights
Eversheds Sutherland advised Saudi Power Procurement Company and the Saudi Ministry of Energy in relation to the procurement of 12 renewables projects in the Kingdom.
Notable practitioners
Head of the Middle East projects team Ashley Halewood is an increasingly well-recognised lawyer advising on all aspects of projects mandates in the region. Based in Dubai, he has particular expertise in advising lenders on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. He is additionally sought out for assistance by clients hailing from the power and water sectors. "Ashley has the ability to think outside the box and understand the issues, finding creative solutions to address them." "Ashley has provided an excellent and responsive level of service throughout the project and has drawn upon his experience throughout the region to advise on the different aspects of the project."
