Clifford Chance is well-positioned in the market to advise a strong roster of state-owned oil companies, chemical producers, and contractors across the full suite of legal advice, including cross-border M&A and investments, project finance and development, and litigation. The firm has a robust track record on industry-critical projects in the region, including low carbon ammonia production facilities, offshore sour gas mega projects, and low-carbon LNG plants. Mohamed Hamra-Krouha and Inaamul Laher co-lead the practice, with the former recognised for his project finance skill, and the latter for his real estate background. Edmund Boyo and Chirag Sanghrajka are further names for finance expertise, while Paul Coates handles litigation. Nicholas Wong‘s expertise spans project development and finance.

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Key clients

  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
  • Fertiglobe

Work highlights

  • Advising ADNOC on the development of a new Liquefied Natural Gas liquefaction plant, to be constructed in the UAE.
  • Advised ADNOC on acquiring a stake in the Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea off the coast of Azerbaijan.
  • Advising Fertiglobe on the development of a greenfield 1 million tons per annum low carbon ammonia production facility in Abu Dhabi and on the ammonia offtake arrangements, which will involve cross border supply and purchase.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mohamed Hamra-Krouha, Inaamul Laher

Other key lawyers

Edmund Boyo, Paul Coates, Nicholas Wong, Chirag Sanghrajka