Elliot Sawford
Global Guide 2024
Band 4 : Projects & Energy
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Provided by Elliot Sawford
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Elliott advises governments, developers, lenders and contractors on infrastructure and energy projects across all sectors, including utilities, oil and gas, social infrastructure and transport.
He has particular experience of large-scale development projects, major PPPs (and associated legislative reform), and project-financings. Clients regularly praise Elliott for his solution-orientated, practical and personable approach to matters, his knowledge of the Middle East and his ability to solve issues to get deals done.
Elliott qualified in the UK and spent over five years practicing in London before relocating to the Middle East with the firm in 2014. He is recognised as a “Rising Star” for Middle East projects by IFLR.
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Elliot Sawford is based in Abu Dhabi and has fast become a go-to person for energy and infrastructure projects. He demonstrates significant strengths in PPPs and can advise clients on the finance, procurement and construction aspects of such matters. He excels in cross-border projects stemming from the UAE and Saudi Arabia.