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.
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- Itochu Corporation
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.