LAWYER PROFILE

Omar Nazif

USA 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Latham & Watkins LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Omar Nazif is the Managing Partner of the firm’s San Diego office and the former Local Chair of the Finance Department. Prior to joining the San Diego office, Omar was an associate in the firm’s Dubai, London, and San Francisco offices.

Omar represents financial institutions, sponsors, and developers in connection with all phases of the development and financing of domestic and international energy and hospitality projects, including gas, wind, solar, and geothermal energy projects. Omar's experience includes structuring and negotiating financing arrangements, project contracts, and joint ventures, as well as advising on mergers and acquisitions of energy projects.

Omar holds the Islamic Finance Qualification issued by the UK’s Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.

Before attending law school, Omar worked as a software developer for four years, focusing on developing logistics and medical software.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Omar Nazif is routinely called upon by developers and financial institutions for his expertise in the project financing of wind, solar and battery storage projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Omar is extremely responsive and instrumental in problem-solving.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative EnergyChambers Guide to the USA
Omar is a very strong lawyer. He provides excellent balanced advice and has high attention to detail. He sees through multiple steps in any negotiation to deliver a commercial solution to every problem.
Projects: Renewables & Alternative EnergyChambers Guide to the USA