Handling high-profile, multi-jurisdictional deals for a mix of leading industry players and financial institutions, Pinsent Masons LLP delivers a strong projects service that is especially geared towards renewables, utilities, and social infrastructure. Leveraging its wider expertise in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the firm can comprehensively cover the complex aspects of multi-faceted projects, including Islamic financing structures and asset specific contractual and delivery documentation drafting. Practice head Tim Armsby’s expertise ensures that the team is sought out by numerous established corporates and governmental bodies, specialising in PPP and construction ventures. Co-head Catherine Workman is regularly called upon for her ability to handle transport, maritime, waste treatment, and social infrastructure mandates, while Gurmeet Kaur is well-respected in the market for her understanding of water projects. David Platt has relocated from Singapore to strengthen the group’s UAE energy offering - both in conventional and renewables - while Matthew Escritt is a prolific cross-border finance lawyer.
Testimonials
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‘Valuable support and deep knowledge of the sector.'
- 'Gurmeet Kaur and her team are gold. ’
Key clients
- Consortium of Nesma, Buhur, MGC and Ajlan
- Consortium of international and Saudi Arabian financiers
Work highlights
- Advised the financiers in relation to all aspects of the project financing provided to the winning consortium of Marubeni and Al Jomaih in respect of the 300MW solar power plant to be built and operated at Rabigh, Saudi Arabia being procured as part of the "REPDO Round II" strategic procurement process.
- Advising the Government with EBRD as lead transaction advisor on the aspects of the Project to design, build, finance and operate a Dry Port and Logistics Centre for the city of 10th Ramadan in Egypt.