Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 2
Contact number
+971 (0) 4 247 2100Chambers Review
Covington & Burling is a respected US law firm which continues to cement its place in the Middle East projects space. The firm is noted for its expertise in energy projects and PPPs, and is well versed in numerous forms of project financings. The group particularly excels in utilities and power work, including IPPs and IWPs. Its Middle East files are typically staffed from Dubai, London and Johannesburg.
Strengths
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"Covington has a great ability to react to commercial and client requests in a fast-moving environment."
"The firm has expertise and an eye for detail, combined with business sense and a 'helicopter view' of any situation. A rare combination."
"Covington has a great ability to react to commercial and client requests in a fast-moving environment."
"The firm has expertise and an eye for detail, combined with business sense and a 'helicopter view' of any situation. A rare combination."
Notable Practitioners
Agnieszka Klich has a wealth of knowledge in project financings and is regularly active on matters relating to projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. She splits her time between London and Johannesburg and is a particularly esteemed lawyer in IPPs, IWPs and renewables projects.
Richard Keenan is an accomplished Dubai-based lawyer who advises clients on the contractual and financing aspects of projects. He works extensively on a number of matters, including water and power projects, in addition to infrastructure.
Derek Kirton sits as vice-chair of Covington's PPP procurement and advisory group and is sought after for his assured handling of commercial contracts relating to notable energy and infrastructure developments. He is based in Dubai.
"Derek has been extremely helpful and added a lot of value to the project. He's very pleasant to deal with, hands-on, flexible and available."
Marc Norman is well regarded for his handling of infrastructure projects, most notably those relating to power and water. He is based in Dubai and also acts on energy projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
"Marc is hard-working and focused, with a multidisciplinary approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
Middle East-wide