Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Middle East-wide
Band 2
Contact number
+971 4 369 6300About
Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Middle East projects & energy team continues to work on some of the largest mandates in the Middle East region, including in the renewables, water, power, petrochemicals, social infrastructure and PPP sectors. Our practice covers a wide range of countries in the Middle East including Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Government-funded, project financed and PPP infrastructure and energy projects in the Middle East continue to drive growth and form the basis of our practice in a wide range of sectors.
We have seen a great deal of infrastructure-driven economic activity and as a result of the impressive reputation which our projects team has established over the last few years, our team has been experiencing high levels of activity and we are working on some of the market leading deals in the region, both from our offices in the Middle East and across our global network. We have strong international and regional connections with leading developers and lenders in the region and as a result we are favoured counsel for many leading lenders and developers in the region.
We continue our work advising on energy projects across the Middle East, including in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan. We also continue to lead the renewable sector across the region.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright is noted for its versatile energy practice which handles renewable energy mandates across the Middle East, staffing such matters primarily from its Dubai and London offices. The firm's lawyers have a strong track record acting for government project sponsors, particularly in relation to PPPs. The team possesses additional experience in mandates relating to major infrastructure and utilities projects.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised ACWA Power on the development of a reverse osmosis desalination plant located in Saudi Arabia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have the necessary team strength to manage our expectation in terms of time lines."
"Norton Rose have contributed not only on the legal aspects, but also on commercial points, based on their experience and expertise."
"They have the necessary team strength to manage our expectation in terms of time lines."
"Norton Rose have contributed not only on the legal aspects, but also on commercial points, based on their experience and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Mansouri is a well-established lawyer who is praised by sources for his deep roots in the project finance market. Based in London, he acts for clients on matters in the renewables, petrochemicals and infrastructure spaces. He often works with sponsors and lenders.
"Paul's service levels and technical expertise are very good."
Angela Croker is a well-recognised lawyer advising clients on a range of project finance matters. Based in Dubai, she offers particular strength in relation to lender-side services, assisting clients with the procurement and development of energy and infrastructure projects.