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White & Case is a powerhouse outfit with outstanding credentials in market-leading energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects. The firm is regularly retained to advise on projects in the Middle East and Africa. It frequently works with export credit agencies and major international banks. The team provides additional expertise in healthcare and transport PPP projects. The firm continues to offer a broad base of capabilities in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas projects, as well as renewable energy, mining and telecommunications developments.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented NEOM Green Hydrogen Company on the financing of the USD8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in Saudi Arabia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case is knowledgeable in our industry and geography. The team is able to quickly identify the key commercial issues at hand."
"White & Case's strengths are its depth of knowledge, responsiveness and strong expertise in the GCC region."
"White & Case's lawyer are available 24/7, 365 days of the year."
"The team brings years of valuable experience in infrastructure and project development. They work around the clock to respond to our requests and to push the negotiations forward."
"White & Case is knowledgeable in our industry and geography. The team is able to quickly identify the key commercial issues at hand."
"White & Case's strengths are its depth of knowledge, responsiveness and strong expertise in the GCC region."
"White & Case's lawyer are available 24/7, 365 days of the year."
"The team brings years of valuable experience in infrastructure and project development. They work around the clock to respond to our requests and to push the negotiations forward."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Stopford is noted for his outstanding reputation within the oil and gas sector. He principally advises clients on project financings in Africa.
Jason Kerr enjoys an excellent reputation due to his comprehensive project financing practice. He acts for lenders and sponsors on global projects in a number of areas, including oil and gas and power.
"Jason Kerr is a top lawyer who is commercially aware of the key commercial objectives of our business."
"Jason is technically, commercially and legally strong."
"Jason Kerr is a leader in the field."
Caroline Miller Smith frequently advises clients on significant PPP projects including road and railway developments. The breadth of her practice means she is adept at advising on projects in multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.
"Caroline Miller Smith is an excellent, patient, collaborative team leader with excellent international and regional experience."
Mark Castillo-Bernaus frequently advises clients on the financing of LNG and petrochemical projects. He often handles landmark project financing transactions in Africa and the Middle East.
Carina Radford advises on high-level financing across both green and infrastructure matters in the jurisdictions around the world, including the Middle East. Her experience sees her representing fund managers and energy and project companies.
"Carina Radford is very adept at finding creative solutions. She takes control of the negotiating room."
David Baker is noted for his work which primarily focuses on the development of LNG facilities. He regularly advises project companies and lenders on transactions concerning assets in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
"David has strong commercial awareness."
Head of the firm's global energy group, Mukund Dhar is highly valued by his clients for his ability to handle the development and financing of projects in the oil and gas, renewables and energy transition space. He is particularly active advising clients based in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and the Middle East.
"Mukund Dhar gives clear insight on complex issues."
"Mukund is helpful in leading and driving commercial negotiations."
"There is little in the world of projects Mukund has not seen before. He also understands cross-border contexts and he works well with local counsel to provide high-quality legal services."