Hadef & Partners LLC remains a key adviser to federal and local government authorities active in the energy and infrastructure space. The firm has overseen a steady volume of large project finance deals in the UAE, including PPPs pertaining to water, energy and transport. The practice is steered by the highly experienced Catriona McDevitt, who combines regulatory, technological and financing acumen to guide clients. Alan Rodgers is a multi-skilled finance partner who covers Islamic financing, debt capital markets, and project finance.
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Key clients
- Kyuden Electric, KEPCO and EDF
- AMEA POWER
- Asia Gulf Power Holding Company Ltd
- Abu Dhabi Offshore Power Transmission Company LLC
- Emirates Sembcorp Power Company PJSC
- International Offshore Power Transmission Holding Company Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted as UAE counsel to the international sponsors in connection with Project Lightning, an undersea high voltage DC pipeline between onshore Abu Dhabi and offshore electricity stations.
- Acted as UAE law legal counsel for AMEA Power in connection with two separate loan financings (aggregating approximately USD 1.1 billion) for the establishment of a solar power project (Abydos) in Kom Ombo area in the Aswan Governorate in Egypt and a wind power project (Amunet) in the Red Sea Governorate in Egypt.
- Acting as company secretary and legal adviser to the company under its operation and maintenance obligations to the owner of the project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Catriona McDevitt