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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding offers a broad and diverse team of utilities lawyers who are highly active on PPPs. It has an especially strong Saudi Arabian practice, with further experience of matters in Oman and the UAE. The firm advises on a number of major development projects, including in the areas of desalination and waste water treatment. The team has extensive experience in district cooling, advising both public and private entities. It also possesses a wealth of experience in conventional and renewable energy mandates, and regularly assists with build-operate-transfer financings.

Work Highlights

  • King & Spalding acted for City Cool and ADC Energy, as the sponsor consortium on their successful bid for the design, financing, operation and maintenance of the Diriyah Gate district cooling project in Saudi Arabia.

Strengths

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The firm has a blend of in-depth technical knowledge and an understanding of the regional and international market, helping us to navigate a path through even the most complex issues.

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King & Spalding's technical expertise and responsiveness to often fast-moving negotiations amid an ever-changing energy policy is first class.

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King & Spalding's understanding of the commercial climate is essential to our success.

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King & Spalding is partner-led and focused, which gives us that A-list client service.

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Their responsiveness and availability are definitely their strongest points. The team works well together and shows excellent internal coordination.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dan Feldman
3
Dan Feldman
3
Band 3

Global head of energy Dan Feldman is a go-to lawyer for Middle Eastern energy and infrastructure projects. He is known for his work in the energy transition space, where he has experience advising on the full life-cycle of power deals. His clients include financial institutions and government-owned entities. He is based in Abu Dhabi.

Dan Feldman is super-responsive and commercial. He is a really safe pair of hands, and he helps us to navigate difficult issues in a calm manner.

Dan Feldman is a great business partner.

Dan Feldman is a very experienced practitioner, with deep insight, and who is very commercial in his approach.

He's an outstanding attorney.

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Tim Burbury
3
Tim Burbury
3
Band 3

Tim Burbury is an adept lawyer who regularly advises government bodies and multinationals on project structuring and financing. From his base in Abu Dhabi, he co-leads the firm's Middle East projects practice and he frequently works on projects with a regional scope.

Tim Burbury brings deep technical expertise and a steady, pragmatic approach. He is a highly effective negotiator who can defuse tension and guide parties to constructive solutions.

Tim Burbury is a great person to have in your corner. He's been there and got the t-shirt. He never gets flustered; he just helps you find a way through the problem.

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Brendan Hundt
5
Brendan Hundt
5
Band 5

Brendan Hundt splits his time between the firm's offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He advises both government entities and corporates on project development across energy and infrastructure. He offers significant strength in Saudi Arabia-focused projects, having previously gained experience in relevant in-house roles.

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Dan Feldman
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Dan Feldman
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Tim Burbury
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Tim Burbury
3
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Brendan Hundt
5
Brendan Hundt
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