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Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s project, energy, and infrastructure department oversees a range of high-value and significant projects, particularly those pertaining to energy, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, and water sector facilities. The team is often retained in matters involving international lenders and fields expertise in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional work. Lauded for his ’ deep understanding of the regulatory framework and the current market practices’ Thomas Wigley co-heads the team with Hasan Rahman; both are sought after for their considerable experience in the infrastructure, oil and gas, renewables, and petrochemicals sectors, among others, both locally and regionally. Jack Horsley and Yuen Phing Choo are also key members of the team, and Dubai-based Brad Sandford joined the team in June 2024, and holds notable experience in project financing matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘From the multiple projects we awarded to T&H in various tendering sectors, T&H team demonstrated an excellent knowledge about vetting JV agreement, agreeing on PPP EPC projects T&C. They have a great knowledge and negotiation skills with the counterparts to conclude a mutually beneficial agreement.'

  • 'T&H have a diversified team from different disciplines with technical knowledge.’

  • ‘I perceived T&H as a seasoned team of professionals with a proven track record in their respective fields. For example, Thomas Wigley is renowned for his great knowledge in drafting or reviewing Development agreements and complex Join Ventures Agreements.'

  • ‘Very practical on fee arrangements and only deploys those lawyers necessary to meet the client's expectations.’

  • ‘Thomas Wigley has a deep understanding of the regulatory framework and the current market practices not only in-country but in the region.’

  • ‘Trowers team, seemly works between Oman and Dubai using expertise from individuals to ensure all build up to the project at hand.’

  • ‘Thomas Wigley, is highly experienced.'

  • ‘They Have Thomas Wigley; he's excellent. He knows the surrounding situations.’

Key clients

  • Petroleum Development Oman
  • Electricity and Water Authority of Bahrain
  • Mafraq Energy
  • Khair Inorganic Chemical Industries (InoChem), Saudi Arabia
  • Palestinian Electricity Transmission Company Limited
  • Sembcorp
  • ACWA Power
  • Minerals Development Oman
  • Oman Environmental Services Company
  • Galfar SAOG
  • NW Corporation
  • KA Petra, Sdn Bhd
  • OQ SAOC
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Oman
  • Al Hafa LLC
  • Jordan Oil Terminals Company
  • NAMA Holding

Work highlights

  • Advising OQ E&P on the Marsa LNG project, an LNG bunkering JV with Total.
  • Advising EWA on the Hidd IWP and Sitra IPP.
  • Advised be'ah on Phase 2 of the development of its Industrial Waste Treatment Plant at Sohar.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Wigley, Hasan Rahman

Other key lawyers

Brad Sandford, Jack Horsley, Yuen Phing Choo