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Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise) | Global

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The Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across UK.

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Africa-wide

  1. Arun Velusami
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    Arun Velusami
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years Ranked

    Arun Velusami is sought after for his handling of renewable power mandates across Africa. Based in London, he is instructed by sponsors, lenders and project developers across the panoply of technologies including hydro, thermal and solar power.

  2. Ian Coles
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    Ian Coles
    Mayer Brown International LLP
    Mayer Brown International LLP | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 22 Years Ranked

    Ian Coles is an exceptional projects lawyer who acts as the head of the firm's mining and Africa practices. He regularly takes on project financing mandates in relation to mining developments in the region, with recent work including matters in Senegal, North Macedonia and Liberia.

  3. Martin Kavanagh
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    Martin Kavanagh
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years Ranked

    Martin Kavanagh primarily advises clients on project financing transactions involving assets in Africa. He has a particular focus on upstream and midstream oil and gas, LNG and renewable energy developments.

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    Martin McCann
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 19 Years Ranked

    Martin McCann frequently advises on transactions in Latin America and Africa. He is highly regarded for his expertise in mining developments, as well as energy and transport PPP projects.

  5. Matthew D Wood
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    Matthew D Wood
    Ashurst
    Ashurst | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 6 Years Ranked

    Matthew Wood is based in the firm's London office and is expert at handling a range of project work, including energy and infrastructure mandates. He is particularly adept at advising on projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

  6. Ryan Ketchum
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    Ryan Ketchum
    Hunton Andrews Kurth
    Hunton Andrews Kurth | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years Ranked

    London-based Ryan Ketchum of Hunton Andrews Kurth adeptly handles infrastructure and energy projects across southern Africa. He is often sought out by government entities to advise on the gamut of mandates, including development and project financing.

  7. Tim Scales
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    Tim Scales
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 22 Years Ranked

    Tim Scales is the head of the firm's Africa group and is renowned for his expert knowledge of projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. He principally assists clients with the financing and construction of oil and gas and renewable energy projects, as well as mining and infrastructure developments.

CIS

  1. Nabil Khodadad
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    Nabil Khodadad
    Baker Botts UK LLP
    Baker Botts UK LLP | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 23 Years Ranked

    Nabil Khodadad of Baker Botts frequently advises on the project financing of oil and chemical plant developments in Canada, Turkey and the CIS.

India

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    John Dewar
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked

    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.

Middle East-wide

  1. Agnieszka Klich
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    Agnieszka Klich
    Covington & Burling LLP | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years Ranked

    Agnieszka Klich maintains a strong reputation for her expert handling of international project financing transactions, with a focus on Middle Eastern developments. She regularly handles projects involving solar, wind and gas-fired power plants.

  2. Craig Nethercott
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    Craig Nethercott
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked

    Craig Nethercott maintains a healthy reputation for his knowledge of upstream and midstream project finance transactions. He is particularly adept at advising on developments in Africa and the Middle East.

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    John Dewar
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked

    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.

Saudi Arabia

  1. Oliver Irwin
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    Oliver Irwin
    Bracewell (UK) LLP
    Bracewell (UK) LLP | Projects: Mainly International (Foreign Expertise)
    2026 | Foreign Expert | 5 Years Ranked

    Oliver Irwin principally advises clients on project financings in the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. He assists both sponsors and lenders and possesses expertise in Middle Eastern matters.