Projects & Energy

Herbert Smith Freehills has noted experience working for sponsors and developers. It undertakes projects work across the GCC, and has further noteworthy expertise concerning Iraq. The team also assists with a range of corporate agreements and investments in the energy sector, including in relation to solar projects. The firm staffs matters principally from Dubai, but with the input of lawyers throughout its global network, including its Australian offices.

"One of their key strengths was the ability to highlight issues which would be important to potential project sponsors and investors, and to propose market-appropriate solutions."

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Advanced Petrochemicals on all aspects of a USD3 billion PDH polypropylene plant in Saudi Arabia.

Sarosh Mewawalla is an acclaimed project finance lawyer based in Dubai. He has considerable experience advising energy corporations, multilaterals and investment banks on a variety of projects located across the region.

Anthony Ellis has particular strengths in power projects and IWPs, with notable experience acting for government entities as well as sponsors and developers. He is based in Melbourne.

Christopher Cross co-heads the firm's project practice in Dubai. In addition to his strengths advising lenders on project finance mandates, he is entrusted with project procurement and development matters by clients hailing from a variety of sectors, including infrastructure, construction and energy. "Chris added great value and insight to our project, earning the respect of all the stakeholders."

Phil Hanson is active across the region, advising on project development and finance work. He has an increasingly notable practice, with experience relating to both energy and infrastructure projects. He is based in Dubai.