Gowling WLG‘s work in the projects space spans contractual and agreement advice, development and project financing counsel, and procurement guidance, with the group overseeing a range of infrastructure PPPs and renewable energy developments in the MENA region. Practice head Jonathan Brufal is highly experienced with a range of financing models that makes him well placed to act on utility and energy mandates, with clients praising his commercial aptitude and proficiency. Other key figures include associate Scott Geelan, who has quickly built a portfolio of impressive projects work.
Testimonials
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‘We are working with Jonathan Brufal and his team from Gowling on a number of energy transition projects in various jurisdictions and we have been very impressed with the responsiveness, the commercial aptitude and the efficiency of the team in all of our dealings to date. Emails are responded to quickly, drafting is sharp and calls can be scheduled easily. They work well with the Gowlings corporate/commercial team as well and seem to be able to juggle a number of files very well.’
‘Jonathan Brufal and Scott Geelan are very impressive. I like Jonathan's down to earth approach and his team respond well to him. Scott is clever and efficient and works well with the projects and corporate team. Someone to watch!’
Key clients
- Almar Water
- Alfanar
Work highlights
- Advised Alfanar Company on the project development and financing for the construction, operations and maintenance of five Residential Communities procured by the NEOM Company, which successfully reached financial close on 2 February 2023.
- Advising a consortium comprising four water developers (led by Almar Water) on their bid for the concession of the US$100 million Glen Valley Wastewater Reclamation Project near Gaborone in Botswana.