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Projects (Foreign Expertise) | Global

UK

The Projects (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
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    Arun Velusami
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 12 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 (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 20 Years Ranked
    Ian Coles of Mayer Brown 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.
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    Jeremy Connick
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years Ranked
    Jeremy Connick maintains a well-regarded practice advising sponsors and lenders on the financing of energy developments, with a focus on projects in Africa.
  4. John Inglis
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    John Inglis
    Dentons | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked
    John Inglis is a leading practitioner with a focus on advising sponsors and lenders on the development and financing of projects relating to energy and natural resources. He regularly advises on transactions involving refineries, gas-fired power plants and mining developments across Africa and the Middle East.
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    Martin McCann
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years Ranked
    Martin McCann serves as the firm's global head of business and 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.
  6. Robin Mizrahi
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    Robin Mizrahi
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years Ranked
    Robin Mizrahi offers clients the benefit of his significant expertise in renewable energy and conventional power project financings. He represents both sponsors and lenders on transactions in numerous markets, including Africa and the Middle East.
  7. Ryan Ketchum
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    Ryan Ketchum
    Hunton Andrews Kurth
    Hunton Andrews Kurth | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 12 Years Ranked
    London-based Ryan Ketchum of Hunton Andrews Kurth adeptly handles infrastructure and energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa. He is often sought out by government entities to advise on the gamut of mandates, including development and project financing.
  8. Tim Scales
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    Tim Scales
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 20 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.
  9. Martin Kavanagh
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert
CIS
  1. Nabil Khodadad
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    Nabil Khodadad
    Vinson & Elkins RLLP
    Vinson & Elkins RLLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked
    Nabil Khodadad serves as the global head of project finance for the firm. He frequently advises on the project financing of oil and chemical plant developments in Canada, Turkey and the CIS.
Egypt
  1. Philip Stopford
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    Philip Stopford
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 22 Years Ranked
    Philip Stopford is noted for his outstanding reputation within the oil and gas sector. He principally advises clients on project financings in Africa.
India
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    John Dewar
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 19 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
    Covington & Burling LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 14 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.
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    Craig Nethercott
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 19 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 (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 19 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.
  4. John Inglis
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    John Inglis
    Dentons | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years Ranked
    John Inglis is a leading practitioner with a focus on advising sponsors and lenders on the development and financing of projects relating to energy and natural resources. He regularly advises on transactions involving refineries, gas-fired power plants and mining developments across Africa and the Middle East.
  5. Philip Stopford
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    Philip Stopford
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 22 Years Ranked
    Philip Stopford is noted for his outstanding reputation within the oil and gas sector. He principally advises clients on project financings in Africa.
Qatar
  1. Philip Stopford
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    Philip Stopford
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Projects (Foreign Expertise)
    2024 | Foreign Expert | 22 Years Ranked
    Philip Stopford is noted for his outstanding reputation within the oil and gas sector. He principally advises clients on project financings in Africa.