LAWYER PROFILE

John Dewar

Global 2026

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Ranked in 6 practice areas

Projects & Energy

Middle East-wide

14 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

UK

2 years ranked

Islamic Finance

UK

1 year ranked

Projects: Mainly International

UK

2 years ranked

Projects: Mainly International

UK

2 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

UK

14 years ranked

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Projects: Mainly International - UK

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

John Dewar is a distinguished figure in the market who regularly represents export credit agencies and banks. His broad practice encompasses project financings across the Middle East and Africa, including oil and gas, nuclear and renewable energy.

Projects & Energy - India

Expertise Based Abroad
India, expertise based abroad in UK

Individual Editorial
John Dewar is based in Milbank's London office and positioned at the forefront of the projects and energy market in India, boasting expertise in multi-sourced financing matters. He is head of the firm's India projects and energy team.

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
John Dewar has a wealth of experience advising on the financing and development of significant projects in the mining sector.

Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Dewar of Milbank LLP is a London-based lawyer noted throughout the market for his deep understanding of oil and gas, IPP and infrastructure projects. He regularly advises export credit agencies and banks with regard to Middle Eastern project financings.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

John Dewar heads the firm's energy and infrastructure practice and is a financing specialist with significant experience in advising on renewable energy projects. He regularly acts for development banks and other lenders on transactions involving wind and solar assets.

Islamic Finance - UK

Spotlight
Spotlight

Individual Editorial

John Dewar of Milbank couples his project finance practice with a wealth of expertise in Islamic finance matters. He regularly advises clients on complex cross-border financings.

Projects: Mainly International - UK

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Middle East-wide

Individual Editorial

John Dewar is a distinguished figure in the market who regularly represents export credit agencies and banks. His broad practice encompasses project financings across the Middle East and Africa, including oil and gas, nuclear and renewable energy.

John Dewar is a distinguished figure in the market who regularly represents export credit agencies and banks. His broad practice encompasses project financings across the Middle East and Africa, including oil and gas, nuclear and renewable energy.

Energy & Natural Resources - UK

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Middle East-wide

Individual Editorial

John Dewar heads the firm's energy and infrastructure practice and is a financing specialist with significant experience in advising on renewable energy projects. He regularly acts for development banks and other lenders on transactions involving wind and solar assets.

Strengths

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  • He has been around for a long time. He is a lovely and easygoing guy.

    Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • John is experienced, witty and client-driven.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • John Dewar is an excellent professional.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative EnergyChambers Global Guide

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