Energy and infrastructure project financing work forms the flagship component of Ashurst LLP’s UAE offering, with the team helming high-profile deals for a mix of leading industry players. Fielding a range of multi-disciplinary specialists across their extensive global network of offices, the group are able to act on major, cross-border developments and builds with complex aspects – including Islamic financing. Managing partner and practice lead David Charlier advises a range of sponsors, lenders and government institutions across the Middle East, and has considerable experience acting on landmark projects, while Natasha Kavanagh is a strong projects lawyer who is experienced acting for both the borrower and lender on a variety of transactions.
Key clients
- Plenary/Besix`
- Engie
- ADNOC
- Deutsche Bank
- ACWA Power
- Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited
- Vision Invest
Work highlights
- Advising on the design, construction, maintenance and operation of Project Lightning, a landmark project jointly procured by ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA).
- Advised the Plenary and Besix consortium on their successful bid for and project financing of the design, build, finance, maintenance and transfer of three new schools in Zayed City, Abu Dhabi.
- Acting for EWEC in respect of the development, financing, design, engineering, procurement, construction, permitting, testing, commissioning, insurance, ownership, operation and maintenance of the Ajban Solar PV Plant, a solar photovoltaic power plant with a maximum power export of 1,500 MW (AC) together with associated infrastructure and facilities, to be located on a site in the Ajban region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Charlier