Construction: Non-contentious
United Arab Emirates
9 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Jon Nash
Global 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
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Practice Areas
- Construction and Engineering
- Energy
- Infrastructure
Career
Jon is Dentons Middle East Managing Partner and the Head of the Middle East Energy, Transport and Infrastructure team. He has over 30 years of experience advising sponsors and lenders on the development of energy, natural resources and other infrastructure projects in the MENA region. He has extensive experience with I(W)PP developments and has advised on a number of award-winning deals in the Middle East. Jon also advises on all manner of project documentation, including drafting and negotiation of the product supply, offtake and tolling agreements (including power purchase agreements and water treatment agreements). He has advised on many "first of a kind" transactions, many of which have been awarded "Deal of the Year" status by leading industry and professional journals.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of England and Wales
Clean Energy Business Council
Middle East Solar Industry Association
Chambers Review
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Construction: Non-contentious - United Arab Emirates
Eminent Practitioners
Individual Editorial
Jon Nash is an Abu Dhabi-based lawyer who possesses considerable depth in the market, with over two decades of experience in advising clients on construction contracts and infrastructure projects. He regularly acts as counsel to both sponsors and lenders. He is Dentons' Middle East managing partner.
Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Middle East managing partner Jon Nash is a skilled lawyer who is noted for his wide-ranging expertise in projects across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Based in Abu Dhabi, he frequently advises clients on contractual matters relating to renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Jon Nash is exceptionally knowledgeable about district cooling. He is very commercial, pragmatic and a strong negotiator. He is able to wrap his head around very complex issues.
Projects & EnergyChambers Global Guide
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