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Derek Kirton

Global 2026

Covington & Burling LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy

Middle East-wide

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

As vice chair of the firm’s PPP Procurement and Advisory group, Derek Kirton's practice focuses on transactions under PPP and project finance frameworks in the infrastructure, power and water, renewables, oil and gas, and petrochemicals sectors in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Many of the projects on which he has advised are pathfinder transactions and have been awarded deal of the year by various industry publications.

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Chambers Global Guide

Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 4

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Derek Kirton sits as vice-chair of Covington & Burling's PPP procurement and advisory group, and is sought after for his assured handling of commercial contracts relating to notable energy and infrastructure developments. He is based in Dubai.

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Derek Kirton ensured every detail was handled with precision and care for a successful outcome.
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