LAWYER PROFILE

Sarosh Mewawalla

Global 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy

Saudi Arabia

1 year ranked

Projects & Energy

Middle East-wide

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- Finance

- Project finance

Career

Sarosh is the joint managing partner of our Riyadh office. He also leads the Projects, Energy, Infrastructure, and Project Finance Group in the Middle East. Sarosh has significant experience in multi-sourced financings involving a combination of commercial lenders, ECAs and/or multilateral agencies, Islamic Finance institutions and capital markets. Sarosh has worked on major project financings and acquisitions in the infrastructure, refinery/petrochemicals power, oil and gas, and LNG sectors in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia for over 25 years.

For additional information on Sarosh’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/s/sarosh-mewawalla

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Projects & Energy - Saudi Arabia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sarosh Mewawalla leads the Middle East projects group at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, and relocated to Riyadh during 2025 having previously been based in Dubai. He has wide-ranging experience in project finance and development, spanning district cooling and infrastructure projects as well as energy-related matters.

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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Sarosh Mewawalla is an acclaimed project finance lawyer who has considerable experience advising energy corporations, multilaterals and investment banks on a variety of projects located across the region. He sits in the firm's Riyadh office and serves as co-managing partner of its Middle East offices.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sarosh Mewawalla carries all required knowledge and experience expected for our transactions. His presence helps us to successfully achieve financial closure.
Projects & EnergyChambers Global Guide
Sarosh Mewawalla is a top-quality performer. He has been in the region for over 20 years, so he is very knowledgeable and commercial.
Projects & EnergyChambers Global Guide