A key port of call for contractors, developers, governments, and sponsors on infrastructure projects, Ashurst is particularly active in the oil and gas sector. Additionally, the practice’s broad caseload encompasses PFPs, PPPs, project bidding, as well as construction arbitration, litigation, and mediation. A duo of lawyers jointly lead the department: Luke Robottom is often engaged in transactional construction matters, while Cameron Cuffe handles contentious matters across the energy and transport sectors. Jason Gouveia is knowledgeable of social infrastructure, and Yvonne Cross is also a key member of the team.

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Key clients

  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
  • Dubai Municipality
  • Systra
  • Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC)
  • Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA)
  • Itochu

Work highlights

  • Advised on the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of sub-sea power transmission systems (Project Lightning).
  • Advising EWEC and Tadweer in relation to the structuring and procurement of a waste-to-energy facility to be developed in the Abu Dhabi.
  • Advising ADNOC on the development, procurement, and transfer of an independent water treatment and transportation system.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luke Robottom, Cameron Cuffe

Other key lawyers

Jason Gouveia, Yvonne Cross