Ajai Ramakrishnan
Hadef & Partners LLCHadef & Partners LLC acts as both international and local counsel on a wide range of mandates, including transactions, Islamic finance, and regulatory matters, drawing on strong relationships with financial authorities. The firm is also well-positioned to advise on project finance in the power and water sectors, representing both sponsors and lenders. Catriona McDevitt leads the team with a strong track record in complex multi-jurisdictional matters and frequently spearheads regulatory work. Alan Rodgers is noted for his expertise in project finance, while Ajai Ramakrishnan is recommended for his broad practice. Aziz Yasin adds valuable regulatory and licensing expertise.
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Key clients
- AMEA Power
- Emirates Sembcorp Power Company PJSC
- Taweelah Asia Power company PJSC
- Shuweihat Asia Power Company
Work highlights
- Advising the owner of the F1 IWPP Project on a new configuration for providing desalination water to the procurer during winter months. Included drafting and negotiating a Decoupling Agreement and A&R, PWPA and EPC contracts.
- Acted as UAE law legal counsel for AMEA Power in connection with two separate loan financings for the establishment of a solar power project in Kom Ombo area in the Aswan Governorate in Egypt and a wind power project in the Red Sea Governorate in Egypt.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Catriona McDevitt