David Charlier
Ashurst LLPAdvising numerous premium industry players and leading financial institutions, Ashurst LLP continue to be active on precedential infrastructure work, working across the investment, development, procurement, and financing aspects of projects. Beyond its noted expertise in oil and gas matters, the firm advises on major social infrastructure and transport infrastructure PPP projects, as well as leading work in the renewables space. Practice head David Charlier is a go-to figure for lenders, sponsors and governmental bodies across the Middle East, active on both key Abu Dhabi mandates and work in Saudi Arabia. Joss Dare is highly regarded for his transport expertise, with recent engagement including a number of significant port expansions, while Luke Robottom is regularly engaged by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), among other clients. Both Grant Batten and Natasha Kavanagh are especially active on the financing piece, advising lenders on the pre- and post-bid stages. Yvonne Cross continues to be a strong practice presence.
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Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- Itochu Corporation
- Vision Invest
- Sojitz Corporation
- National Centre for Privatisation and PPP
- EWEC
- Tadweer
- TAQA
- Dubai Municipality
- ADNOC Drilling
- Plenary Group
- Besix
- Saudi British Bank
Work highlights
- Advised on Project Lightning, a project jointly procured by ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) involving the design, construction, maintenance and operation of two high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) sub-sea power transmission systems which will connect ADNOC's offshore production facilities to Abu Dhabi's onshore electricity grid.
- Advising ITOCHU in its role as a member of the sponsor consortium procuring construction of the low carbon steel hub in Abu Dhabi, which will use natural gas to reduce iron ore instead of coking coal.
- Advising ADNOC, as procurer, in relation to the development, design, engineering, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning, insurance, operation, maintenance and transfer of an independent water treatment and transportation system, comprising the seawater intake/outfall and nanofiltration plants in Mirfa, the water transportation pipelines, the pumping station and an in-field distribution system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on a build, own, operate and transfer basis.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Joss Dare
Ashurst LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Yvonne Cross
Ashurst LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Charlier