About

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Milbank were among the first international law firms to form a dedicated Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group over three decades ago, and since then we have pioneered the application of limited-recourse project finance techniques internationally. Our Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group comprises more than 150 dedicated project finance attorneys, including 20 partners, in our offices worldwide. With one of the largest and most experienced project finance teams of any major law firm, we represent the full spectrum of project participants, including, sponsors, project joint ventures, contractors, lenders (ECAs multilateral institutions, funds and commercial banks), underwriters and government agencies.
Clients recognise our Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group as the leading choice for the financing and development of the most critical and pioneering projects across the globe. Over the past three years, Milbank has closed more than 140 project financings, which raised more than US$125 billion for project, energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Milbank is fortunate to work with many clients who have undertaken innovative and complex projects. As a result, a number of our deals have been recognised as ‘Deal of the Year’ by industry publications and guides each year.

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Projects: Mainly International - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Milbank has a standout projects group acting for a range of multinational clients. The firm regularly advises on substantial matters in the oil and gas sector, in addition to assisting with telecommunications and renewable energy developments. The team possesses noteworthy capabilities in relation to both new financings and restructurings. The firm is recognised for its expertise in Middle East and Africa projects. It displays substantive knowledge of new and emerging technologies.

Work Highlights

  • Milbank advised the financing sources on a senior debt refinancing programme to EIG Pearl Holdings with proceeds used to repay amounts drawn under an acquisition debt facility that was used to finance its acquisition of a 49% interest in Aramco Oil Pipelines.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Dewar
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John Dewar
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John Dewar is a distinguished figure in the market who regularly represents export credit agencies and banks. His broad practice encompasses project financings across the Middle East and Africa, including oil and gas, nuclear and renewable energy.

He has been around for a long time. He is a lovely and easygoing guy.

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Matthew Brown
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Matthew Brown holds a particular command of financing and development matters relating to gigafactories and green steel production.

Matthew Brown is always able to discuss and bounce ideas around in a constructive way.

Munib Hussain
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Munib Hussain
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Munib Hussain regularly assists both lenders and sponsors with project financing matters across a number of different sectors, including telecommunications and energy. He is particularly adept at advising on Islamic finance structures.

Munib Hussain's attention to detail, contribution, guidance to the team and swift responses were instrumental in driving the deal to a successful close.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Projects: Mainly International

John Dewar
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John Dewar
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Matthew Brown
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Munib Hussain
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Munib Hussain
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