Mohamed Hamra-Krouha
Clifford Chance‘Commercially-oriented, flexible, responsive’ Clifford Chance is instructed by lenders, sponsors and investors on multi-billion pound infrastructure and energy projects across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. The team leverages its substantial global financial markets expertise to advise on a myriad of assets, including – but not limited to – solar and wind, oil and gas, hydrogen and utilities. The practice is led by Mohamed Hamra-Krouha, a prolific project finance partner who has overseen a number of the region’s most consequential builds, particularly in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Fellow co-head Richard Parris and syndicated lending specialist Graham Brewer bring further financing expertise to the fore, both possessing broad and jurisdictionally diverse experience. Counsel Jeremy Barker and senior associate Prakruthi Gowda are further key members of the team.
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‘Strong industry insight, networks, and experience.’
‘Commercially-oriented, flexible, responsive, creative, and with clear communication. Always have timely delivery, and advise efficiently with transparency.'
‘Solution oriented, commercial acumen and subject matter expertise. Mohamed Hamra-Krouha, Graham Brewer and Jeremy Barker in particular stand out.’
Key clients
- AMEA Power
- Sumitomo Corporation
- ENGIE S.A
- Orascom Construction S.A.E
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation
- Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation
- Water & Electricity Holding Company (Badeel)
- Fertiglobe
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Work highlights
- Advising the sponsors in relation to the development, construction, operation and financing of a 500MW solar PV project in Egypt.
- Advised the sponsors in relation to the development, construction, operation and financing of a 500MW wind project in Egypt.
- Advising the sponsors on all aspects of the development of a 500MW BOO Wind Power Project at the Gulf of Suez in Egypt.
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Mohamed Hamra-Krouha, Richard Parris