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Projects & Energy - Saudi Arabia

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case maintains a substantial projects and energy department in Riyadh which is well known for its regular representation of market heavyweights such as Saudi Aramco. The Riyadh-based projects group is bolstered by the support of various partners based in other offices, notably Abu Dhabi, Dubai and London. It handles the development and financing of nuclear, oil and gas and renewable energy projects, in addition to assisting companies in these sectors with acquisitions, equity offerings and a range of commercial contract concerns. It also has considerable expertise relating to desalination and wastewater treatment projects.

Work Highlights

  • White & Case acted as counsel to regular client Saudi Aramco on the development and financing for Project Amiral, its planned USD10.6 billion expansion of the SATORP oil refinery.

Strengths

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They stand out for their experience in structuring large, multibillion-dollar projects and for their ability to anticipate regulatory and investor challenges before they become issues.

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The team is both professional and approachable, managing complex deals in a clear, pragmatic way. Technical expertise is balanced with a personable style, so collaboration is effective and enjoyable.

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They have a good track record in KSA and are good people to work with. The partners fully engaged throughout.

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White & Case distinguishes itself through the depth and breadth of its cross-jurisdictional capabilities and its ability to apply that seamlessly to complex, first-of-a-kind projects.

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The White & Case team is outstanding - they are available at all times, work extremely hard and deliver a great work product.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alec Johnson
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Alec Johnson
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Alec Johnson is a senior projects partner based in Riyadh. He has a broad practice which sees him advise on the development and financing of a wide variety of energy projects, with notable activity in oil and gas as well as renewables. He is a frequent adviser to several big-name project developers and investors.

Alec Johnson offers great support on project financing issues and has a deep knowledge of local precedents.

He combines deep technical expertise with a flexible, commercial mindset, translating complex issues into pragmatic solutions.

Alec is highly knowledgeable in his practice area. He has successfully helped navigate very complex financings in the past so is a great teammate on challenging projects.

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Antoine Cousin
Antoine Cousin
Expertise Based Abroad

Abu Dhabi-based Antoine Cousin is widely noted for his extensive experience advising on the structuring and development of projects in Saudi Arabia. This includes a number of matters undertaken on a PPP basis.

Antoine is responsive and knowledgeable.

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Adam Pierson
Adam Pierson
Expertise Based Abroad

Adam Pierson is an Abu Dhabi-based lawyer who is noted for his frequent involvement in major Saudi projects. He is especially active in petrochemicals matters.

Adam provides a consistently good work product and services.

Adam is very, very good. He is very commercial and solution-oriented.

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Mark Andrews
Expertise Based Abroad

Abu Dhabi-based Mark Andrews is regularly active on oil and gas and renewable energy matters, advising on both project finance and development.

Mark's approachable style, strong relationship skills and reliable time management make him a pleasure to work with and a real asset to any team.

Mark is an excellent lawyer who is transitioning from associate to partner very well and offering good responsiveness.

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Michael Gabriel
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Up and Coming

Michael Gabriel is based in Riyadh, where he leads the Saudi project development team. He is increasingly noted for his supporting role on high-value energy and infrastructure matters.

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Alec Johnson
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Alec Johnson
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Antoine Cousin
Antoine Cousin
Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates
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Adam Pierson
Adam Pierson
Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates
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Mark Andrews
Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates
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Michael Gabriel
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Up and Coming
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