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and (b) various other material corporate acquisitions and disposals across a range of asset classes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBentallGreenOak\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(US based real estate management and advisory firm) on its co-investment and joint venture arrangements in relation to the acquisition of a substantial portfolio of premium German logistics assets valued at over \u0026euro;300 million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFrogmore\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(UK-focused real estate investment and asset manager) on: (a) the \u0026pound;130 million acquisition of the corporate structure owning the Hilton London Olympia from a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Hotel Properties Limited; and (b) the \u0026pound;150 million disposal of various Jersey entities owning mixed-use blocks within a prime Notting Hill Gate (West London) estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCrossroads Real Estate\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(real estate private equity and special situations manager) on the establishment of a cleaner energy joint venture with Clean Planet Energy in relation to the development, finance, and operation of UK facilities to convert hard-to-recycle plastics into circular petrochemical feedstocks and ultra-low sulphur diesel, using proprietary pyrolysis technology\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFidera\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(a London headquartered investment manager) on the establishment of various investment and asset management structures relating to significant UK hotel acquisitions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Also advised the same management team when it was a part of a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS hedge fund\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon its acquisition of a corporate structure owning a portfolio of self-storage facilities, and its subsequent disposal of the same portfolio, and various other corporate real estate acquisitions and disposals across a range of asset classes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;HK listed real estate company\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon its acquisition of the corporate structure owning London\u0026rsquo;s iconic \u0026ldquo;Cheesegrater\u0026rdquo; building for c.\u0026pound;1.15B\u0026nbsp;(being amongst the top three largest single asset transactions ever in the UK)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS private equity fund\u003c/strong\u003e, on various disposals, including the sale of the Pure Student Living student accommodation portfolio, consisting of 2,170 rooms across five prime London sites, for\u0026nbsp;c.\u0026pound;530\u0026nbsp;million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrials REIT\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(now part of the Blackstone group) on the acquisition of: (a) a Jersey and Delaware corporate structure ultimately owning a portfolio of 25 multi-let industrial assets located across the UK, being Industrials REIT\u0026rsquo;s seed acquisition of UK multi-let industrials assets); and (b) a real estate investment and asset management platform to service the portfolio, as well as various European and UK disposals of non-core assets\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Tishman Speyer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the corporate sale of Verde Building (being a fully let 318,000\u0026nbsp;sq\u0026nbsp;ft Central London office and retail block) for around \u0026pound;500 million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTaiwanese life insurance company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its \u0026pound;320 million debut London purchase of the corporate structure owning\u0026nbsp;Woolgate\u0026nbsp;Exchange, and its \u0026pound;575 million follow up acquisition of the corporate structure owning the Walbrook Building (being UK\u0026rsquo;s biggest single asset deal for that year)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUK listed hospitality company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its acquisition of all the shares in the statutory holding company that owns the iconic Brighton Pier pleasure pier and business in a reverse takeover under UK\u0026rsquo;s AIM Rules\u003c/p\u003e"],"taggings":{"tags":[],"meta_tags":[]},"expertise":[{"id":75,"guid":"75.capabilities","index":0,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":36,"guid":"36.capabilities","index":1,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":32,"guid":"32.capabilities","index":2,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":78,"guid":"78.capabilities","index":3,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":26,"guid":"26.capabilities","index":4,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":33,"guid":"33.capabilities","index":5,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":1255,"guid":"1255.smart_tags","index":6,"source":"smartTags"},{"id":31,"guid":"31.capabilities","index":7,"source":"capabilities"}],"is_active":true,"last_name":"Fang","nick_name":"Raymond","clerkships":[],"first_name":"Raymond","title_rank":9999,"updated_by":34,"law_schools":[],"middle_name":" ","name_suffix":"","recognitions":[{"title":"Quoted in the Legal 500 UK","detail":"“Ray Fang stands out for his consistency, responsiveness, and ability to guide clients through challenging matters. 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His calm, commercial perspective is invaluable.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;- Legal 500 UK, 2025\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eAdvised \u003cstrong\u003eMadison International Realty\u003c/strong\u003e (global real estate investor) on its acquisition from Black Lion Group of a strategic GP stake in Matter Real Estate, a UK-based real estate investment management platform with approximately \u0026euro;1 billion in AUM across the UK and Europe \u0026ndash; including advice on the M\u0026amp;A, W\u0026amp;I insurance, joint venture and fund investment aspects of the transaction.\u0026nbsp; Also advised funds managed by GCM Grosvenor on certain aspects of their related investment in Matter Real Estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Capital Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(European investment and asset manager)\u0026nbsp;in connection with the acquisition of 89.9% of the corporate structure holding a German residential portfolio valued at \u0026euro;422.5 million, including in relation to its joint venture with One Investment Management Ltd, and various related management arrangements\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean investment manager\u003c/strong\u003e on its disposal of controlling interests in, and c.\u0026euro;400 million recapitalisation by Cedar Capital Partners and Ares Management Real Estate Secondaries Fund of, a portfolio of leading lifestyle hotels located in key European gateway cities\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAXA IM \u0026ndash; Real Assets\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;backed\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKadans\u0026nbsp;Science Partner\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the establishment of a platform with its JV partners to build and manage Europe\u0026rsquo;s largest commercial lab building \u0026ndash; the transformational 800,000+ square feet building will form the first phase in the construction of a world leading health and life sciences and innovation hub on an\u0026nbsp;8.2 acre\u0026nbsp;London Canary Wharf site\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Clarion Partners Europe\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(European real estate investment fund manager) on the sale to Dream Industrial REIT (an open-ended real estate investment trust listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange) of a corporate structure holding a portfolio of 31 institutional quality logistics assets across Germany, Holland, France, Spain, Slovakia and the Czech Republic for a consideration valuing the properties at over \u0026euro;880 million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBentallGreenOak\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(US based real estate management and advisory firm) on the sale of a corporate structure holding a portfolio of 42 premium logistics assets across four Western European jurisdictions (France, Spain,\u0026nbsp;Italy\u0026nbsp;and Netherlands) for a consideration of around \u0026euro;1.2 billion\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKennedy Wilson Europe\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(part of the then NYSE listed Kennedy Wilson group) on: (a) its JV arrangements with a joint venture partner pursuant to which the joint venture partner acquired a 50% interest in various regulated Irish structures, owning residential and office assets worth over \u0026euro;700 million; and (b) various other material corporate acquisitions and disposals across a range of asset classes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBentallGreenOak\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(US based real estate management and advisory firm) on its co-investment and joint venture arrangements in relation to the acquisition of a substantial portfolio of premium German logistics assets valued at over \u0026euro;300 million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFrogmore\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(UK-focused real estate investment and asset manager) on: (a) the \u0026pound;130 million acquisition of the corporate structure owning the Hilton London Olympia from a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Hotel Properties Limited; and (b) the \u0026pound;150 million disposal of various Jersey entities owning mixed-use blocks within a prime Notting Hill Gate (West London) estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCrossroads Real Estate\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(real estate private equity and special situations manager) on the establishment of a cleaner energy joint venture with Clean Planet Energy in relation to the development, finance, and operation of UK facilities to convert hard-to-recycle plastics into circular petrochemical feedstocks and ultra-low sulphur diesel, using proprietary pyrolysis technology\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFidera\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(a London headquartered investment manager) on the establishment of various investment and asset management structures relating to significant UK hotel acquisitions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Also advised the same management team when it was a part of a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS hedge fund\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon its acquisition of a corporate structure owning a portfolio of self-storage facilities, and its subsequent disposal of the same portfolio, and various other corporate real estate acquisitions and disposals across a range of asset classes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;HK listed real estate company\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eon its acquisition of the corporate structure owning London\u0026rsquo;s iconic \u0026ldquo;Cheesegrater\u0026rdquo; building for c.\u0026pound;1.15B\u0026nbsp;(being amongst the top three largest single asset transactions ever in the UK)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS private equity fund\u003c/strong\u003e, on various disposals, including the sale of the Pure Student Living student accommodation portfolio, consisting of 2,170 rooms across five prime London sites, for\u0026nbsp;c.\u0026pound;530\u0026nbsp;million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrials REIT\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(now part of the Blackstone group) on the acquisition of: (a) a Jersey and Delaware corporate structure ultimately owning a portfolio of 25 multi-let industrial assets located across the UK, being Industrials REIT\u0026rsquo;s seed acquisition of UK multi-let industrials assets); and (b) a real estate investment and asset management platform to service the portfolio, as well as various European and UK disposals of non-core assets\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Tishman Speyer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the corporate sale of Verde Building (being a fully let 318,000\u0026nbsp;sq\u0026nbsp;ft Central London office and retail block) for around \u0026pound;500 million\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTaiwanese life insurance company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its \u0026pound;320 million debut London purchase of the corporate structure owning\u0026nbsp;Woolgate\u0026nbsp;Exchange, and its \u0026pound;575 million follow up acquisition of the corporate structure owning the Walbrook Building (being UK\u0026rsquo;s biggest single asset deal for that year)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUK listed hospitality company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its acquisition of all the shares in the statutory holding company that owns the iconic Brighton Pier pleasure pier and business in a reverse takeover under UK\u0026rsquo;s AIM Rules\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"Quoted in the Legal 500 UK","detail":"“Ray Fang stands out for his consistency, responsiveness, and ability to guide clients through challenging matters. 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His calm, commercial perspective is invaluable.” - Legal 500 UK, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}Advised Madison International Realty (global real estate investor) on its acquisition from Black Lion Group of a strategic GP stake in Matter Real Estate, a UK-based real estate investment management platform with approximately €1 billion in AUM across the UK and Europe – including advice on the M\u0026amp;A, W\u0026amp;I insurance, joint venture and fund investment aspects of the transaction.  Also advised funds managed by GCM Grosvenor on certain aspects of their related investment in Matter Real Estate{{ FIELD }}Advised Orange Capital Partners (European investment and asset manager) in connection with the acquisition of 89.9% of the corporate structure holding a German residential portfolio valued at €422.5 million, including in relation to its joint venture with One Investment Management Ltd, and various related management arrangements{{ FIELD }}Advised a European investment manager on its disposal of controlling interests in, and c.€400 million recapitalisation by Cedar Capital Partners and Ares Management Real Estate Secondaries Fund of, a portfolio of leading lifestyle hotels located in key European gateway cities{{ FIELD }}Advised AXA IM – Real Assets backed Kadans Science Partner on the establishment of a platform with its JV partners to build and manage Europe’s largest commercial lab building – the transformational 800,000+ square feet building will form the first phase in the construction of a world leading health and life sciences and innovation hub on an 8.2 acre London Canary Wharf site{{ FIELD }}Advised Clarion Partners Europe (European real estate investment fund manager) on the sale to Dream Industrial REIT (an open-ended real estate investment trust listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange) of a corporate structure holding a portfolio of 31 institutional quality logistics assets across Germany, Holland, France, Spain, Slovakia and the Czech Republic for a consideration valuing the properties at over €880 million{{ FIELD }}Advised BentallGreenOak (US based real estate management and advisory firm) on the sale of a corporate structure holding a portfolio of 42 premium logistics assets across four Western European jurisdictions (France, Spain, Italy and Netherlands) for a consideration of around €1.2 billion{{ FIELD }}Advised Kennedy Wilson Europe (part of the then NYSE listed Kennedy Wilson group) on: (a) its JV arrangements with a joint venture partner pursuant to which the joint venture partner acquired a 50% interest in various regulated Irish structures, owning residential and office assets worth over €700 million; and (b) various other material corporate acquisitions and disposals across a range of asset classes{{ FIELD }}Advised BentallGreenOak (US based real estate management and advisory firm) on its co-investment and joint venture arrangements in relation to the acquisition of a substantial portfolio of premium German logistics assets valued at over €300 million{{ FIELD }}Advised Frogmore (UK-focused real estate investment and asset manager) on: (a) the £130 million acquisition of the corporate structure owning the Hilton London Olympia from a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Hotel Properties Limited; and (b) the £150 million disposal of various Jersey entities owning mixed-use blocks within a prime Notting Hill Gate (West London) estate{{ FIELD }}Advised Crossroads Real Estate (real estate private equity and special situations manager) on the establishment of a cleaner energy joint venture with Clean Planet Energy in relation to the development, finance, and operation of UK facilities to convert hard-to-recycle plastics into circular petrochemical feedstocks and ultra-low sulphur diesel, using proprietary pyrolysis technology{{ FIELD }}Advised Fidera (a London headquartered investment manager) on the establishment of various investment and asset management structures relating to significant UK hotel acquisitions.  Also advised the same management team when it was a part of a US hedge fund on its acquisition of a corporate structure owning a portfolio of self-storage facilities, and its subsequent disposal of the same portfolio, and various other corporate real estate acquisitions and disposals across a range of asset classes{{ FIELD }}Advised HK listed real estate company on its acquisition of the corporate structure owning London’s iconic “Cheesegrater” building for c.£1.15B (being amongst the top three largest single asset transactions ever in the UK){{ FIELD }}Advised US private equity fund, on various disposals, including the sale of the Pure Student Living student accommodation portfolio, consisting of 2,170 rooms across five prime London sites, for c.£530 million{{ FIELD }}Advised Industrials REIT (now part of the Blackstone group) on the acquisition of: (a) a Jersey and Delaware corporate structure ultimately owning a portfolio of 25 multi-let industrial assets located across the UK, being Industrials REIT’s seed acquisition of UK multi-let industrials assets); and (b) a real estate investment and asset management platform to service the portfolio, as well as various European and UK disposals of non-core assets{{ FIELD }}Advised Tishman Speyer on the corporate sale of Verde Building (being a fully let 318,000 sq ft Central London office and retail block) for around £500 million{{ FIELD }}Advised Taiwanese life insurance company on its £320 million debut London purchase of the corporate structure owning Woolgate Exchange, and its £575 million follow up acquisition of the corporate structure owning the Walbrook Building (being UK’s biggest single asset deal for that year){{ FIELD }}Advised UK listed hospitality company on its acquisition of all the shares in the statutory holding company that owns the iconic Brighton Pier pleasure pier and business in a reverse takeover under UK’s AIM Rules{{ FIELD }}Ray Fang is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Real Estate \u0026amp; Funds group.  Ray advises private equity real estate sponsors, institutional investors, investment managers and operators on UK and pan-European private capital transactions.  These are often cross-border, with capital from the US, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. \nRay has extensive experience executing real estate M\u0026amp;A, joint ventures and co-investments, GP stakes and secondaries, and mandates involving operational businesses and alternative asset classes.  This ranges from single-asset investments through to large, multi-jurisdictional portfolios and structured deals.\nRay works across real estate sectors including living, office, hospitality and leisure, healthcare, student accommodation, self-storage, life sciences and clean energy infrastructure.\n“Ray Fang stands out for his consistency, responsiveness, and ability to guide clients through challenging matters. His calm, commercial perspective is invaluable.” - Legal 500 UK, 2025 Partner Quoted in the Legal 500 UK “Ray Fang stands out for his consistency, responsiveness, and ability to guide clients through challenging matters. His calm, commercial perspective is invaluable.” - Legal 500 UK, 2025 University of Sydney, Australia  University of Sydney, Australia  New South Wales Advised Madison International Realty (global real estate investor) on its acquisition from Black Lion Group of a strategic GP stake in Matter Real Estate, a UK-based real estate investment management platform with approximately €1 billion in AUM across the UK and Europe – including advice on the M\u0026amp;A, W\u0026amp;I insurance, joint venture and fund investment aspects of the transaction.  Also advised funds managed by GCM Grosvenor on certain aspects of their related investment in Matter Real Estate Advised Orange Capital Partners (European investment and asset manager) in connection with the acquisition of 89.9% of the corporate structure holding a German residential portfolio valued at €422.5 million, including in relation to its joint venture with One Investment Management Ltd, and various related management arrangements Advised a European investment manager on its disposal of controlling interests in, and c.€400 million recapitalisation by Cedar Capital Partners and Ares Management Real Estate Secondaries Fund of, a portfolio of leading lifestyle hotels located in key European gateway cities Advised AXA IM – Real Assets backed Kadans Science Partner on the establishment of a platform with its JV partners to build and manage Europe’s largest commercial lab building – the transformational 800,000+ square feet building will form the first phase in the construction of a world leading health and life sciences and innovation hub on an 8.2 acre London Canary Wharf site Advised Clarion Partners Europe (European real estate investment fund manager) on the sale to Dream Industrial REIT (an open-ended real estate investment trust listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange) of a corporate structure holding a portfolio of 31 institutional quality logistics assets across Germany, Holland, France, Spain, Slovakia and the Czech Republic for a consideration valuing the properties at over €880 million Advised BentallGreenOak (US based real estate management and advisory firm) on the sale of a corporate structure holding a portfolio of 42 premium logistics assets across four Western European jurisdictions (France, Spain, Italy and Netherlands) for a consideration of around €1.2 billion Advised Kennedy Wilson Europe (part of the then NYSE listed Kennedy Wilson group) on: (a) its JV arrangements with a joint venture partner pursuant to which the joint venture partner acquired a 50% interest in various regulated Irish structures, owning residential and office assets worth over €700 million; and (b) various other material corporate acquisitions and disposals across a range of asset classes Advised BentallGreenOak (US based real estate management and advisory firm) on its co-investment and joint venture arrangements in relation to the acquisition of a substantial portfolio of premium German logistics assets valued at over €300 million Advised Frogmore (UK-focused real estate investment and asset manager) on: (a) the £130 million acquisition of the corporate structure owning the Hilton London Olympia from a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Hotel Properties Limited; and (b) the £150 million disposal of various Jersey entities owning mixed-use blocks within a prime Notting Hill Gate (West London) estate Advised Crossroads Real Estate (real estate private equity and special situations manager) on the establishment of a cleaner energy joint venture with Clean Planet Energy in relation to the development, finance, and operation of UK facilities to convert hard-to-recycle plastics into circular petrochemical feedstocks and ultra-low sulphur diesel, using proprietary pyrolysis technology Advised Fidera (a London headquartered investment manager) on the establishment of various investment and asset management structures relating to significant UK hotel acquisitions.  Also advised the same management team when it was a part of a US hedge fund on its acquisition of a corporate structure owning a portfolio of self-storage facilities, and its subsequent disposal of the same portfolio, and various other corporate real estate acquisitions and disposals across a range of asset classes Advised HK listed real estate company on its acquisition of the corporate structure owning London’s iconic “Cheesegrater” building for c.£1.15B (being amongst the top three largest single asset transactions ever in the UK) Advised US private equity fund, on various disposals, including the sale of the Pure Student Living student accommodation portfolio, consisting of 2,170 rooms across five prime London sites, for c.£530 million Advised Industrials REIT (now part of the Blackstone group) on the acquisition of: (a) a Jersey and Delaware corporate structure ultimately owning a portfolio of 25 multi-let industrial assets located across the UK, being Industrials REIT’s seed acquisition of UK multi-let industrials assets); 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He advises owners, developers, REITs, investors and other institutions on sophisticated debt and equity matters spanning a broad range of asset classes, including office, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, and mixed‑use properties.\nPhilip has significant experience negotiating complex mortgage and mezzanine financings, including construction loans, securitized financing arrangements and other highly structured debt transactions. Clients rely on his ability to navigate multifaceted capital stacks while keeping transactions moving efficiently toward execution.\nIn addition to his financing practice, Philip regularly represents buyers and sellers in acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic property transactions, as well as sponsors and investors in the negotiation of complex joint ventures. 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(Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA.{{ FIELD }}Enersol, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, on its US$ 225 million acquisition of a 95% equity stake in Deep Well Services (DWS), a leader in lateral drilling through advanced technologies and services within the energy sector in the US.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading secondary foundry alloy producer in the United States.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on its acquisition of a 35% interest in the major new low-carbon hydrogen and (blue) ammonia project under development by ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions at its Baytown refinery and petrochemicals complex in Texas.{{ FIELD }}Prior to joining the firm, Simon advised:\nADNOC on all aspects of the reorganisation and consolidation of its gas businesses and establishment of ADNOC Gas, one of the largest gas companies in the world (now listed, value around $70bn) – IJInvestor Awards 2023 “Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year.”{{ FIELD }}Major regional investor on all aspects of its bids to acquire (and ultimately its acquisition as a consortium member of) interests in each of (i) Saudi Aramco’s gas pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $15.5bn), and (ii) Saudi Aramco’s crude pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $12.4bn).{{ FIELD }}Sojitz on all aspects of the acquisition of a substantial interest in the Mirfa IWPP project in Abu Dhabi from Shuaa Capital, one of the first sales of an Abu Dhabi IWPP interest.{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its acquisition of significant interest in SKC’s chemicals business in Korea, and the creation of the successful SKpicglobal joint venture (value approx $1.2bn).{{ FIELD }}ADES Investments on all aspects of the $516m takeover of the DIFC domiciled and London listed ADES International by a consortium entity jointly owned by ADES Investments, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Tamil Investments.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the acquisition of a substantial interest in Masdar, which included a global portfolio of utility scale clean energy projects and investments, involving more than 40 assets in more than 20 jurisdictions.{{ FIELD }}Geltec on all aspects of the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing business located in the UAE to Yas Holding.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on all aspects of the strategic buy-out of a joint venture partner in one of its gas business operating companies.{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its joint venture with Pembina Pipeline Corporation for the development of an integrated propane dehydrogenation plant and polypropylene upgrading facility in Canada (value exceeding CA$4bn).{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the sale of an interest in its gas pipeline infrastructure in the UAE to a consortium of international investors.{{ FIELD }}Venice Energy on all aspects of the development of an LNG receiving terminal in South Australia, including investments into the project, FSRU procurement, land acquisition, and use and off-take arrangements.{{ FIELD }}BHP on all aspects of the massive open pit expansion project for the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia (one of the largest underground mines in the world), including State agreement negotiations with the State Government, major approvals processes, and development of various related power, water, transport and social infrastructure.{{ FIELD }}MMG on all aspects of the sale of the Century Mine in Australia.{{ FIELD }}Santos on the sale process for Santos’ Victorian assets, culminating in the sale of its interest in the Kipper gas field to Mitsui E\u0026amp;P Australia.{{ FIELD }}BHP in relation to the arrangements relating to BHP Billiton’s exit from the Ok Tedi mine project in PNG, including applicable State agreements.{{ FIELD }}NBN Co in relation to the renegotiation of arrangements with Telstra relating to the rollout of the NBN in Australia. {{ FIELD }}Simon Fraser is a senior corporate partner based in our Abu Dhabi office, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate structuring for major projects and strategic investments. He has practiced in the USA, London, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and has more than 25 years’ experience structuring and executing complex cross-border transactions and projects for market leading clients around the world. \nSimon represents sovereigns, corporate clients, family offices and investment banks on regional and international transactions and projects across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus in energy and resources (including renewables and petrochemicals), infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing and technology. He is recognised as a leading individual in major directories, including Legal 500 (“Hall of Fame”), Chambers and Partners and IFLR1000.\nA commercial outcomes focused lawyer, Simon has extensive experience managing major complex international transactions and projects for clients, and also negotiating agreements with governments.  His clients have included ADNOC, ADNOC Gas, Borouge, EGA, KPC, PIC, KPI, KUFPEC, BHP, Rio Tinto, Multiplex, Geltec, Venice Energy, ADES, Sojitz, Mitsui, MMG, Transmed and Santos.\nSimon has held a senior commercial role with a large international power company in the United States, and has been seconded to BHP as general counsel for a business unit and member of the executive committee for the business.\nSimon is ranked in the “Hall of Fame” by Legal 500 for Oil, Gas and Natural Resources transactions, and referred to as “very capable and highly experienced across all aspects of the sector”, and commended for being “very user-friendly, flexible and responsive to client requirements”, while also being “a pleasure to work with”, and “a key name of note.”  He is included as a leading individual by Chambers and Partners for Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Abu Dhabi-based), Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Kuwait) and Projects \u0026amp; Energy (Kuwait), and by IFLR1000 for M\u0026amp;A.  He has previously been recognised by Best Lawyers as a leading lawyer in Energy Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law in Australia, and Melbourne Mining Law “Lawyer of the Year” 2016.  He is considered “a seasoned lawyer on sales and acquisitions, particularly when it comes to representing clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors”, noted as having “a very calm approach”, and “good at managing a large team and bringing forward a focal point”, while being “highly experienced in oil and gas matters.” Simon Fraser lawyer Partner “Hall of fame” (UAE) Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Legal 500 Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Abu Dhabi-based), Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Kuwait), Projects \u0026amp; Energy (Kuwait) Chambers and Partners Expertise Based Abroad, Kuwait - Projects \u0026amp; Energy  Chambers Global, 2026 The Inaugural 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Lawyers in the Middle East Lawdragon, 2026 Hall of Fame Lawyer, United Arab Emirates - Oil, gas and natural resources Legal 500 EMEA, 2026 Highly Regarded, M\u0026amp;A in the UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Leading lawyer in Energy Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. Melbourne Mining Law “Lawyer of the Year” Best Lawyers, 2016 “Simon Fraser brings a wealth of experience. He provides thoughtful, strategic and practical advice'' Client Feedback, Chambers Global “Simon Fraser is an outstanding attorney, very knowledgeable and able to concisely explain issues and offer resolutions” Chambers Global “Simon Fraser brings many years of experience and a calm and thoughtful approach”  Chambers Global University of Western Australia  New York England and Wales High Court of Australia Supreme Court of Western Australia Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company K.S.C.C. on its acquisition of a 20% interest in the BM-S-54 and Sul de Gato do Mato deepwater oil and gas blocks from Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. Virtus Minerals on its acquisition of copper and cobalt miner CHEMAF SA in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and associated joint venture arrangements with Lloyds Metals Group. Dow on the US$ 125 million sale of its 50% ownership in its DowAksa joint venture, a manufacturer of carbon fire and carbon fibre composites, to Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S. (Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey. ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA. Enersol, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, on its US$ 225 million acquisition of a 95% equity stake in Deep Well Services (DWS), a leader in lateral drilling through advanced technologies and services within the energy sector in the US. Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading secondary foundry alloy producer in the United States. ADNOC on its acquisition of a 35% interest in the major new low-carbon hydrogen and (blue) ammonia project under development by ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions at its Baytown refinery and petrochemicals complex in Texas. Prior to joining the firm, Simon advised:\nADNOC on all aspects of the reorganisation and consolidation of its gas businesses and establishment of ADNOC Gas, one of the largest gas companies in the world (now listed, value around $70bn) – IJInvestor Awards 2023 “Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year.” Major regional investor on all aspects of its bids to acquire (and ultimately its acquisition as a consortium member of) interests in each of (i) Saudi Aramco’s gas pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $15.5bn), and (ii) Saudi Aramco’s crude pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $12.4bn). Sojitz on all aspects of the acquisition of a substantial interest in the Mirfa IWPP project in Abu Dhabi from Shuaa Capital, one of the first sales of an Abu Dhabi IWPP interest. Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its acquisition of significant interest in SKC’s chemicals business in Korea, and the creation of the successful SKpicglobal joint venture (value approx $1.2bn). ADES Investments on all aspects of the $516m takeover of the DIFC domiciled and London listed ADES International by a consortium entity jointly owned by ADES Investments, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Tamil Investments. ADNOC on the acquisition of a substantial interest in Masdar, which included a global portfolio of utility scale clean energy projects and investments, involving more than 40 assets in more than 20 jurisdictions. Geltec on all aspects of the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing business located in the UAE to Yas Holding. ADNOC on all aspects of the strategic buy-out of a joint venture partner in one of its gas business operating companies. Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its joint venture with Pembina Pipeline Corporation for the development of an integrated propane dehydrogenation plant and polypropylene upgrading facility in Canada (value exceeding CA$4bn). ADNOC on the sale of an interest in its gas pipeline infrastructure in the UAE to a consortium of international investors. Venice Energy on all aspects of the development of an LNG receiving terminal in South Australia, including investments into the project, FSRU procurement, land acquisition, and use and off-take arrangements. BHP on all aspects of the massive open pit expansion project for the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia (one of the largest underground mines in the world), including State agreement negotiations with the State Government, major approvals processes, and development of various related power, water, transport and social infrastructure. MMG on all aspects of the sale of the Century Mine in Australia. Santos on the sale process for Santos’ Victorian assets, culminating in the sale of its interest in the Kipper gas field to Mitsui E\u0026amp;P Australia. BHP in relation to the arrangements relating to BHP Billiton’s exit from the Ok Tedi mine project in PNG, including applicable State agreements. NBN Co in relation to the renegotiation of arrangements with Telstra relating to the rollout of the NBN in Australia. 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