Up and Coming
Provided by Kanishka Singh
- Energy
- Infrastructure
Kanishka is a partner in the Projects practice at Dentons UK, Ireland and Middle East, based in the Firm's Abu Dhabi office. With extensive experience at leading international law firms in both the UK and UAE, Kanishka specializes in a diverse range of energy and infrastructure projects. His expertise spans renewables (solar/wind), desalination, conventional energy, waste management, waste-to-energy, district cooling, rolling stock and civil engineering projects.
In addition to his legal practice, Kanishka brings a unique perspective on the commercial and strategic aspects of PPP/PFI transactions, having served as Head of Legal at Veolia Middle East – the world's largest company in water, sustainability and waste management.
Kanishka's areas of key focus are:
Energy Transition/Utilities – Hydrogen, Steel, Ammonia, Water, Power (conventional and renewable), District Cooling, Waste-to-Energy and Waste Treatment.
Construction – all aspects related to energy, utilities, mixed-use development and civil construction projects under EPC, Construct Only, Design and Construct (with a special focus on the FIDIC suite of contracts).
Registered Legal Consultant, The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, 2014
Qualified as an Advocate, India, 2011
Registered in England and Wales, Solicitors Regulation Authority, 2023
Provided by Chambers
Abu Dhabi-based Kanishka Singh is recognised for his burgeoning projects practice, which spans the Middle East. He is much esteemed for his work acting for project sponsors on the development of waste water treatment facilities, district cooling projects and IPPs.
Provided by Chambers
Kanishka is a leading authority on district cooling.
Kanishka is a leading authority on district cooling.