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Norton Rose Fulbright

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide


Norton Rose Fulbright

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About

Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Middle East projects & energy team continues to work on some of the largest mandates in the Middle East region, including in the renewables, water, power, petrochemicals, social infrastructure and PPP sectors. Our practice covers a wide range of countries in the Middle East including Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Government-funded, project financed and PPP infrastructure and energy projects in the Middle East continue to drive growth and form the basis of our practice in a wide range of sectors. 

We have seen a great deal of infrastructure-driven economic activity and as a result of the impressive reputation which our projects team has established over the last few years, our team has been experiencing high levels of activity and we are working on some of the market leading deals in the region, both from our offices in the Middle East and across our global network.   We have strong international and regional connections with leading developers and lenders in the region and as a result we are favoured counsel for many leading lenders and developers in the region.    

We continue our work advising on energy projects across the Middle East, including in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan. We also continue to lead the renewable sector across the region.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright is noted for its versatile energy practice, which handles renewable energy mandates across the Middle East, staffing such matters primarily from its Dubai and London offices. The firm's lawyers have a strong track record of acting for government project sponsors, particularly in relation to PPPs. The team possesses additional experience in mandates relating to major infrastructure and utilities projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright acted for Jinko Power, as the winning bidder, on the development and financing of the 400 MW Tabarjal solar photovoltaic project in Saudi Arabia.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright has the technical knowledge to handle complex matters.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Norton Rose Fulbright is very strong on project finance and project development documents. The firm has strong relationships with multilaterals and DFIs.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • The Norton Rose Fulbright team is always very reactive and responsive, even under very tight timelines.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • The team at Norton Rose is very commercial, able to present points in a constructive manner and find adequate solutions to close a project.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Paul Mansouri
    Band 2Paul Mansouri

    Paul Mansouri

    Paul Mansouri is a well-established lawyer who is praised by sources for his deep roots in the project finance market. Splitting his time between London and Dubai, he acts for clients on matters in the renewables and infrastructure spaces. He often works with sponsors and lenders.

    • Paul Mansouri is excellent.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

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