Inaamul Laher
Clifford ChanceWell-regarded in the power sector, Clifford Chance is commended for its ‘solid experience in the GCC region.’ Inaamul Laher oversees the practice and is well-versed in energy and infrastructure projects, while Paul Coates is experienced in construction arbitration. Victoria St-Amour is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The energy and construction team at Clifford Chance excels in market know-how and expertise, offering collaborative, solution-driven support on projects.’
- ‘The Clifford Chance team consistently delivers high-quality support and advice, especially on large and complex projects. They handle challenges efficiently and effectively, making them highly recommended.’
- ‘The Clifford Chance team is a full-service firm with knowledgeable partners and a client-centric approach, making them a trusted choice for complex projects requiring global reach.’
- ‘They have solid experience in the GCC region combined with a very pragmatic and commercial approach to getting deals/projects across the line.’
- ‘Inaamul Laher has an excellent grasp of the construction industry in the region and is one of the safest pair of hands for any project.'
‘Inaamul Laher adopts a pragmatic and commercial approach to bringing deals and projects to successful conclusions.'
‘Paul Coates is exceptional, combining intelligence and strong legal expertise with a highly client-focused approach. His ability to balance cooperation with protecting client interests makes him highly effective.’
Key clients
- The Red Sea Development Company
- Qiddiya Investment Company
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- AMEA Power
- Saudi Entertainment Ventures
- Fertiglobe plc
- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
- SABIC
- Riyadh Airports Company
- Wynn Resorts Limited
- Electricite de France
- Bahrain Steel
- King Salman International Airport Development Company
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
- Soudah Development Company
Work highlights
- Advising ADNOC on the development of the new Ruwais Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) liquefaction plant to be constructed in the UAE.
- Advising Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) on the construction of an entertainment giga-project in KSA.
- Advising Jeddah Central Development Company, a subsidiary of The Public Investment Fund (PIF) on the redevelopment of Jeddah’s waterfront corniche, creating a unique tourist, residential and commercial destination, to become the “Jeddah Central Project”.
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Inaamul Laher