El-Aref International Law Office s 'highly professional' team advises international developers and landowners on infrastructure PPP and project development matters. Practice head Aref El Aref is 'superb', with an excellent track record in handling agreements for EPCs, joint bids, and the development of industrial and energy projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They know how to negotiate contracts with governments.'

  • ‘Highly professional, and very pragmatic in providing solutions.’

  • ‘They are attentive, up to date on recent industry trends and professional.'

  • ‘They are committed to addressing any legal challenge from both business and legal aspects, giving a holistic view to top management and allowing it to make accurate and timely decisions.'

Key clients

  • Kharafi Group
  • ABB
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Primesouth
  • Piety International
  • TCQ Power Ltd
  • CEC Africa
  • STX Heavy Industries Ltd
  • Capital Gas
  • B.B. Energy
  • National Real Estate Company
  • Kuwait Real Estate Company
  • Faisal Holding, Ltd.
  • Coral Suites Al-Hamra
  • MADA Holding
  • Hermel Solar
  • Hunter & Hill
  • Interfield Group
  • Mazaya
  • Faiz Holding
  • Massaleh Real Estate
  • Polaris
  • Hermel Solar

Work highlights

  • Assisted Primesouth with the development of a 45 MW PV solar power generation plant in Zimbabwe.
  • Represented B.B. Energy in the acquisition of a corporation in Bratislava, Slovakia that owns a mall named City Gate, as well as other property.
  • Assisted Primesouth with the design, financing, construction, commissioning, testing, ownership, operation and maintenance of an existing 146MW open cycle gas turbine power plant named “Daura 1”, and another existing heavy fuel oil-fired diesel 640MW  power generation plant named “Doura”.

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Aref El-Aref