Adam Haque
DLA PiperDLA Piper has strengthened its Middle Eastern projects team with the addition of Nacim Bounouara who relocated from the firm’s London office to lead the practice. Bounouara brings additional project development and finance expertise to a team actively involved in complex energy and infrastructure projects throughout the Gulf. Robert Harker offers recognised Independent Water and Power experience, while Adam Haque is well-positioned to advise on utilities and energy transition matters. Mona Hammadi, who was promoted to partner in April 2024, continues to provide key procurement, development and financing counsel to sponsors, lenders and government-backed entities.
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Key clients
- Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
- Etihad Rail
- Hydrogen Oman
- Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects
- ACWA Power
- Engie
Work highlights
- Advising Dubai Electricity and Water Authority on the procurement of, and investment in, the 1,800MW 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, with the winning Bidder Masdar.
- Advising the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority in relation to their procurement of the 90 MIGD Hamriyah Independent Water Project / Desalination Station in Sharjah.
- Advised lenders to Engie's bid for the Saadiyat Island IWP with EWEC, a standalone greenfield RO seawater desalination plants to be located on Saadiyat Island.
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Nacim Bounouara