Middle East - United Arab Emirates
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has a team of ‘real experts in upstream and downstream matters’, who are able to ’understand all aspects of O&G projects’. Cross-border work is a key component of the firm’s portfolio, as it receives instructions involving regional states such as Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, as well as countries in North Africa and Asia. Team lead Sarosh Mewawalla is the go-to for project finance expertise, frequently advising on Islamic finance structures. Co-head Nick Oury is ‘a real star of the market’ and is ’known for his experience in oil and gas infrastructure disputes’. Fellow co-head Danila Logofet is equipped to act in joint venture and investment mandates.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The O&G team at HSF are real experts in upstream and downstream matters. Their disputes team is particularly strong, with real market experts all around their network. They understand all aspects of O&G projects and are seen as extensions of the commercial team, with the ability to resolve claims and disputes quickly and efficiently.'
- 'Nick Oury is well known for his experience in oil & gas infrastructure disputes. He is very easy to work with, and always goes the extra mile. A real star of the market.'
Key clients
- PT Pertamina Rosneft Pengolahan dan Petrokimia
- Chevron
- Dragon Oil
- Banque Saudi Fransi
- Alinma Bank
- China ZhenHua Oil Company
- INPEX
- Advanced Petrochemicals
- CNPC Internationa
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarosh Mewawalla, Danila Logofet, Nick Oury