LAWYER PROFILE

David Charlier

Global 2026

Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects & Energy

Middle East-wide

10 years ranked

Banking & Finance

United Arab Emirates

12 years ranked

Projects & Energy

Saudi Arabia

1 year ranked

Projects & Energy

Kuwait

4 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Projects & Energy - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates

Individual Editorial

David Charlier is Middle East managing partner at Ashurst and an accomplished projects lawyer. He regularly advises lenders on project financing agreements and also has considerable experience acting for project sponsors. He combines frequent activity on Saudi deals with a wide-ranging practice covering the entire region.

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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Charlier is the head of region for the Middle East at Ashurst. He is a seasoned lawyer who utilises his deep-rooted experience to advise clients on infrastructure and energy developments, as well as water projects. Dividing his time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, he frequently acts for government entities, financial institutions and banks across the Middle East.

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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

Individual Editorial

David Charlier leads Ashurst's regional banking practice from Dubai and is highly experienced in project finance, most notably in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He is highly experienced in acting for borrowers, as well as for lenders, in a range of transactional and regulatory mandates.

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Projects & Energy - Kuwait

Kuwait, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates

Individual Editorial

Ashurst's Middle East managing partner David Charlier is a seasoned lawyer who utilises his deep-rooted experience to advise clients on infrastructure and energy developments, as well as petrochemical and water projects. Dividing his time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, he frequently acts for government entities, financial institutions and banks across the Middle East and is sought after for his established track record advising on Kuwaiti projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David Charlier is a very good lawyer and very supportive. He understands our requirements and budget.
Projects & EnergyChambers Global Guide
David Charlier is very strong in the MENA region.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide