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Pinsent Masons

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide

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Pinsent Masons

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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons is a strong projects law firm whose Dubai-based team is known for its focus on renewables and infrastructure. It advises on significant financings across the full breadth of the Middle East. The firm completes mandates on both the transport and leisure sides of infrastructure projects, and its lawyers also have noted experience executing waste-to-energy and oil and gas projects in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons advised both the commercial and Islamic lenders on all aspects of the project financing for a 300 MW solar power plant in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.

Strengths

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  • The Pinsent Masons team demonstrates agility and assertively addresses any challenges and strategic fine tuning of sponsors' needs for new projects.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate Pinsent Masons' deep insight, its smooth communication, worldwide resources and the ability to deal with complicated negotiations.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

  • The team at Pinsent Masons fully understands the basis of the deal and its technical and commercial elements.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

  • The firm offers close collaboration and an all-hands-on-deck approach to achieving critical deadlines.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Platt
    David Platt

    David Platt

    David Platt is an experienced projects partner who was previously based in Singapore prior to his relocation to Pinsent Masons' Dubai office. He is a prolific adviser on a variety of power and infrastructure mandates, many of which are located in Saudi Arabia.

    • David Platt's level of expertise and advice makes a difference in the services and trustworthy advice provided.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

    • David Platt has extensive experience in the legal field, and he is responsive and cooperative.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
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  • Gurmeet Kaur
    Gurmeet Kaur

    Gurmeet Kaur

    Gurmeet Kaur is a well-respected lawyer based in Dubai. She is regularly sought out for her expertise in construction projects, in addition to her work on behalf of infrastructure and energy clients. She is well versed in mandates located in Saudi Arabia as well as the UAE.

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  • Tim Armsby
    Tim Armsby

    Tim Armsby

    Tim Armsby handles an array of renewable energy and infrastructure projects throughout the region, but with a specific emphasis on Saudi Arabia. He often advises government entities and project sponsors and is especially accomplished in project finance matters. He is based in Riyadh.

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