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Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide

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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters offers clients a respected finance team that is primarily noted for its work undertaken on behalf of lenders. The group demonstrates expertise in both conventional and Islamic facilities, and has wide-ranging experience relating to oil and gas. The team regularly advises on cross-border facilities. In addition to its oil and gas work, the firm has also advised on energy transition and is present on matters across the Middle East.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters acted for Bapco Refining on the USD7 billion financing for expansion of its existing refinery in Bahrain.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters has great expertise across the board. They are very pragmatic and reasonable in their ability to problem-solve.

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  • Linklaters consistently shows a strong and dedicated team, bringing significant value-add to the client and the project from an expertise and recommendation standpoint.

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  • Linklaters knows LNG and gas with a depth and precision that is highly impressive.

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  • The Linklaters team is excellent to work with, efficient at turning around documents and quickly getting up to speed on new matters. We have absolute confidence in their ability.

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  • Linklaters has fantastic project financing lawyers with great market understanding. They are very strong in the Gulf region and understand cultural dynamics.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew Keats
    Matthew Keats

    Matthew Keats

    Matt Keats heads the firm's projects and energy practice in the Middle East. He demonstrates expertise in project finance and construction, with his clientele including lenders. He is increasingly sought out by governments and government-owned bodies to advise on large-scale projects.

    • Matthew is a very professional and knowledgeable adviser.

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    • Matthew Keats is a seasoned energy lawyer who brings deep technical awareness into any matter he advises on.

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  • Jack Allen-Fitt
    Jack Allen-Fitt

    Jack Allen-Fitt

    Jack Allen-Fitt is a partner based in the Abu Dhabi office of Linklaters. He is able to leverage his past experience as an engineer to assist clients with a wide range of project mandates, from financing to development and expansion. He is sought out by corporates and sovereign entities for his strengths in both energy and infrastructure, with particular focus on energy transition.

    • Jack Allen-Fitt is a smart, practical projects partner. He is always helpful and will go the extra mile to deliver good work.

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    • Jack is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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    • Jack Allen-Fitt is a hands-on partner.

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