Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 1
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Chambers Review
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 both lenders and 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.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised KEPCO, Kyushu Electric Power and EDF, as international sponsors, on their involvement in the Project Lightning offshore transmission line being developed in the UAE.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case have a strong bench and we have been blessed with the continuity of the team."
"The firm is unparalleled in industry knowledge and commercially-minded service. They handle some incredibly cutting-edge transactions and they have the expertise to make them happen."
"The team is available 24/7 and often produces deliverables under very tight timelines."
"White & Case have a strong bench and we have been blessed with the continuity of the team."
"The firm is unparalleled in industry knowledge and commercially-minded service. They handle some incredibly cutting-edge transactions and they have the expertise to make them happen."
"The team is available 24/7 and often produces deliverables under very tight timelines."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Philip has been a real advocate for our position vis-à-vis the other stakeholders. He always comes prepared with all the information to go through multiple days of negotiations. It's very refreshing to have a partner who's both that capable and who prioritises you."
Michael Watson is an experienced lawyer with robust experience across project development mandates, typically in relation to infrastructure and energy projects. He is regularly engaged by sponsors and lenders, often working on matters involving cross-border elements. He is based in London.
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 and who are typically located in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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