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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case is known for its pre-eminent oil and gas practice, advising on the full scope of petrochemical projects, including acting as counsel on the region's larger project financing agreements. The team has an accomplished wider project finance department, undertaking financing and refinancing for projects across several major sectors, and acting for lenders as well as borrowers. The group's lawyers possess strong experience working with various governments and government entities, including major state-owned energy companies. The firm has notable experience regarding projects located in Egypt, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Key projects personnel are based in London, backed by strong support from the firm's several offices within the region.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised USAID and the Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation on its Aqaba-Amman water desalination and conveyance project.

Strengths

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  • White & Case's strengths are its knowledge of precedent, flexibility, creativity and range of expertise in various areas.

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  • We rate White & Case's industry knowledge and resourcing.

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  • The White & Case team has a strong understanding of the jurisdiction and our business needs.

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  • The White & Case team manages complex matters in a clear and pragmatic way. Their ability to balance technical expertise with a personable style makes collaboration both effective and enjoyable.

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  • Their consistent availability and pragmatic advice are instrumental in achieving smooth and timely completions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Philip Stopford
    Philip Stopford

    Philip Stopford

    Philip Stopford is a London-based lawyer with an exceptional depth of expertise in the full gamut of projects transactions. He has significant experience of financings across sectors, including oil and gas and infrastructure. He is also noted for his knowledge of the MENA region as well as his extensive cross-border work.

    • What distinguishes Philip Stopford is his responsiveness and approachability.

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  • Michael Watson
    Michael Watson

    Michael Watson

    Michael Watson is an experienced lawyer with robust experience across project development mandates, typically advising on infrastructure and energy projects. He regularly works on matters involving cross-border elements. He is based in London.

    • Michael Watson is a longstanding lawyer for us. He's very proactive and very client-focused.

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  • Antoine Cousin
    Antoine Cousin

    Antoine Cousin

    Antoine Cousin handles the full range of projects matters, including structuring, development and procurement. Based in Abu Dhabi, he services clients hailing from the infrastructure and energy sectors who are typically located in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

    • Antoine Cousin is a great expert and overall project manager.

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  • Adam Pierson
    Adam Pierson

    Adam Pierson

    Abu Dhabi-based Adam Pierson is noted for his experience in project finance across both energy and infrastructure. Known for his particular strengths in Saudi transactions, he is also able to assist with procurement and development mandates.

    • Adam Pierson is very commercial and solutions-oriented.

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  • Yasser Riad
    Yasser Riad

    Yasser Riad

    Yasser Riad is based in the Abu Dhabi office of White & Case. He offers longstanding expertise in utilities projects across the region, including power and desalination matters. He is equally able to assist with the extension and restructuring of existing plants.

    • Yasser Riad consistently balances legal precision with strategic business insight.

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