Ashurst

Advising 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.