With a client base featuring state-owned energy titans, multinational companies, international and regional banks, and sovereign wealth funds, Clifford Chance oversees the development, construction and financing of an array of projects, with a notable focus on LNG endeavours. The team combines its deep-rooted connection to the local market with its extensive international footprint, and is active in landmark mandates in jurisdictions in the region as well as African and European countries. Team head Mohamed Hamra-Krouha is highly reputed for his work alongside financial sponsors and is an integral advisor on the department’s Saudi Arabian mandates. Paul Coates‘ practice is largely centred on disputes work, often representing government-owned entities in large-scale, high-value projects. Inaamul Laher’s broad practice includes construction, development, financing and transactional matters.
Testimonials
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‘The uniqueness of their practice in handling issues related to Oil, Gas and Natural resources is that they assign a group of lawyers/counsellors who are familiar with each aspect of Oil, Gas and Natural resources. The assigned lawyers/counsellors have great knowledge of drafting all types of agreements in the said field.’
‘Reliable. Approachable. Familiarized with all types of issues related to oil, gas and natural resources.'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Work highlights
- Advising ADNOC on the development of a new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) liquefaction plant to be constructed in the UAE.
- Advised a syndicate of 16 Omani and regional banks on multi-currency conventional and Islamic facilities for OQ Gas Networks, the owner and operator of the natural gas system in Oman.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mohamed Hamra-Krouha