A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman continues to be a dominant force in the infrastructure and energy market, working with a litany of  industry heavyweights - both Middle Eastern and international - who rely on the team’s advice for some of the regions largest projects. The firm’s deep bench of experienced advisors are kept on retainer by the Abu Dhabi Investment office to aid with the development of Abu Dhabi’s PPP regulatory framework, giving them key exposure to a wide array of hard, soft, and critical infrastructure ventures, as well as being a key player in the burgeoning renewable energy activity in the region. Assuming leadership following Julian Johansen‘s retirement, new practice head Joe Clinton works with a variety of sponsors, borrowers and lenders on strategic financing mandates, while Ian Ingram-Johnson’s far-reaching international practice sees him cover procurement, financing, and construction issues in Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Sachin Karia spearheads a number of the team’s social infrastructure projects, including school and hospital PPPs, whereas Kyle Nevin is chiefly instructed on energy matters.