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John Dewar

John Dewar

UK 2026

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Milbank LLP
 Milbank LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Projects: Mainly International

UK-wide

2 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International

UK-wide

3 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

UK-wide

2 years ranked

Islamic Finance

UK-wide

1 year ranked

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Projects: Mainly International - UK-wide

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.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK-wide

Band 3
Individual Editorial
John Dewar has a wealth of experience advising on the financing and development of significant projects in the mining sector.
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK-wide

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.

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Islamic Finance - UK-wide

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.

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Strengths

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

    Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • John is experienced, witty and client-driven.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • John Dewar is an excellent professional.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative EnergyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Milbank LLP (30)

London (Firms)

UK-wide

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