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He advises global telecom and technology companies, governments, and companies across multiple sectors on a wide range of matters including digital infrastructure projects, joint ventures, transformational projects and new technologies.\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Damien was as partner at a Big 4 accounting firm and co-head of global telecommunications and head of TMT in Asia for two large international law firms.\nDamien is a strategic adviser to clients on their key projects in multiple jurisdictions. This includes advising on the introduction of world first technologies, entry into new markets and geographies, their rollout of new infrastructure projects (such as satellites, subsea cables, data centres and terrestrial networks) and digital transformation projects. 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Tim serves as Office Managing Partner in Abu Dhabi and served for 9 years on the Firm\u0026rsquo;s AEC Committee. 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Also advised on ports, hydrogen, industrial cities, data centres, IT, smart cities, telco, transport, complex tunnelling projects and accommodation PPPs.{{ FIELD }}Middle Eastern Government entities on schools, transport, residential/accommodation and 'city' PPPs.{{ FIELD }}Sponsors on the construction (and PPP pass through aspects) of NYU University Abu Dhabi PPP, Zayed University PPP and Paris Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University PPP.{{ FIELD }}Sponsors on the first project financed workers’ accommodation PPP in Saudi Arabia; a SWF on three large workers' accommodation DBFO projects in Saudi Arabia; Concession grantor on the first project financed workers’ accommodation PPP in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Winning bidder as Sponsor on the RCU Healthcare PPP Project{{ FIELD }}Sponsor on its bid for the Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport PPP in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Power \u0026amp; Utilities (Solar, Wind, Waste, Water)\nSponsor on Al Dhafrah 1.5GW Solar IPP in Abu Dhabi through to financial close. This is the largest solar PV project in the world, and won MENA Solar Deal of the Year- Project Finance International 2020\nSponsors on their bid for the multi plant Amaala Utilities PPP in Saudi Arabia (2022). This deal won PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024)\nSponsors for the 400 MW Dumat Al Jandal Wind IPP through to financial close. This was the first utility scale wind project in Saudi Arabia under Vision2030, and won PFI Renewable Deal of the Year 2019.\nA Middle East SWF as local sponsor on its involvement in Hamriyah IPP in Sharjah, UAE through to financial close. This deal won MENA Power Deal of the Year – IJGlobal 2020\nConsortium on its bid for the Fujairah 3 IPP in the UAE.\nConsortium on its bid for the multi-utility (14 plants) Red Sea Utility PPP, in Saudi Arabia.\nConsortium on its bids for the 1GW Tanajib IWPP and 1GW Jafurah IWPP in Saudi Arabia; on Facility E IWPP in Qatar and on Guam 400MW IPP through to financial close.\nMiddle Eastern SWF on confidential outbound power and digital infrastructure PE investments.\nSponsors on the O\u0026amp;M contract for an Asian wind project.\nPrivate equity fund on two (2) x 10MW solar IPP acquisitions in Jordan.\nSponsors on the EPC and O\u0026amp;M arrangements associated with a suite of IPPs in Kenya.\nMiddle Eastern Governments on the establishment of a new Green Free Zone, national water strategy, and environmental standards and regulations.\nConsortium on bids for a Rabigh 3 IWP, Shuqaiq 3 IWP Yanbu 4 IWP, Jubail 3B IWP and Dammam ISTP and Jeddah 2 ISTP, all in Saudi Arabia under Vision2030.\nA Middle Eastern Government on waste projects including PPPs\nSponsors on a Middle East industrial effluent treatment PPP project.\nSponsors on the Barwon Biosolids PPP in Australia.\nSponsors on the Eastern Creek Waste PPP in Australia.\nAdvised on 60+ district cooling/trigeneration projects including for: Diriyah Gate, KEC, MiSK City, Masdar City, Seaworld Abu Dhabi, Dubai EXPO2020, Lusail City; Riyadh Avenues, KFUPM Business Park; Jeddah Tower; Saadiyat Island; King Abdulaziz Road, New York University; Eastern Mangroves; TDIC Headquarters; ADNEC Capital Center; Danet Cit; Abu Dhabi World Trade Center, Yas Island, Palm Jebel Ali, Jimi Mall, Palazzo Versace, Mina Rashid, Dubai Maritime City, Bahrain World Trade Center, Zayed University, Reem Island, City Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, Presidential Palace, Dubai Sports City, Akoya Oxygen, Mirdif Hills, ICT Tower, Danat Hospital, Jabal Omar, Maryah Island, Raha Beach, Raha Gardens, Prince Sultan Cultural City, Jeddah Headquarters, Al Mamoura, Confidential acquisitions in Malaysia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. Advised a Middle Eastern Government on the establishment of laws and regulations for district cooling.{{ FIELD }}O\u0026amp;G / LNG / Natural Gas\nEuropean energy company on its JV for a greenfield petrochemical project in Abu Dhabi.\nInternational energy major on its standard form international EPC contract for use in O\u0026amp;G projects as well as a \"wrap around guarantee\" for splitting EPC contracts.\nADB in relation to the Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan to India (TAPI) pipeline project.\nInternational O\u0026amp;G company on its bid for a gas processing facility in Croatia and on their standard international EPC contract.\nSponsors on their successful bid for a healthcare PPP in Saudi Arabia\nInternational O\u0026amp;G company on EPCM arrangements for an Asian LNG Receiving Terminal.\nO\u0026amp;G services company on construction contracts for onshore drilling rigs in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.\nUAE government-owned entities on syngas processing and storage facilities, including gas sales contracts, EPC and concession arrangements; distribution network contracts and on multiple gas concession projects including under concession, DBO and EPC contracting models.{{ FIELD }}Tim Burbury is a senior projects partner based in Abu Dhabi where he leads our Construction Practice and co-leads our Projects Practice in the Middle East. Tim serves as Office Managing Partner in Abu Dhabi and served for 9 years on the Firm’s AEC Committee. Tim is highly ranked for Construction (Chambers Band 1, Legal 500) and Infrastructure \u0026amp; Projects, (Chambers, Legal 500). Tim was named as an MVP in Construction Law (Law360, 2021).\nFor the last 25 years, Tim has represented sovereign wealth funds, State-owned entities, giga developers, energy and utility companies and strategic infrastructure clients and funds on their construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities and PPP projects and project financings.\nSince 2019, Tim has advised on one of the world's largest renewable energy and infrastructure giga projects, valued in the hundreds of USD billions, together with several other confidential Middle East giga projects.\nHe has recently advised clients on multiple PPP, renewable and conventional power projects that have won Deal of the Year accolades, including:\n* PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024, Amaala Multi Utilities PPP)\n* MENA Solar Deal of the Year (PFI 2020, Al Dhafrah 1.5GW Solar IPP Abu Dhabi)\n* MENA Power Deal of the Year (IJ Global 2020, Hamriyah IPP UAE)\n* Renewable Deal of the Year (PFI 2019, Dumat 400 MW Wind IPP Saudi Arabia)\nTim has significant PPP experience, having advised governments and sponsors since the early 2000s during the Australia PPP boom. Tim helped write the PPP commercial principles guidebook for one government client. He has recently advised on a number of schools, accommodation, healthcare and transport PPPs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of those countries’ PPP programs.\nTim has advised on 60+ district energy projects in the Middle East and Asia, included projects and project financings in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar.  He has advised Governments on regulatory regimes. Partner Band 1, Construction UAE - Chambers Global 2026 Expertise Based Abroad, Band 1, Projects \u0026amp; Energy Saudi Arabia - Chambers Global 2026 Band 1, Construction: Non-contentious UAE - Chambers Global 2026 Leading Partner, Construction UAE - Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Leading Partner, Projects \u0026amp; Energy Saudi Arabia - Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Highly Regarded, Energy , Transport, Utilities, Oil \u0026amp; Gas, Social Infrastructure in the UAE IFLR 1000 EMEA 2025 \"Absolutely first class - the best non-contentious lawyer in the UAE\" Chambers Global “…an excellent understanding of market terms, an innovative problem solving approach, applies a strong commercial lens\" Chambers Global \"The perfect combination of very strong background and very strong skills in legal matters\"  Chambers Global \" …an exceptional lawyer who is calm and collected under pressure, excellent on the detail and has invaluable knowledge” Chambers Global \"Exceptionally competent projects transactional lawyer”…  Chambers Global \"...an adept lawyer who regularly advises government bodies and multinationals on project structuring and financing.\" Chambers 2025 \"..an eminent Abu Dhabi-based lawyer who is widely praised for his robust non-contentious construction practice\"  Chambers 2025 \"Co-head Tim Burbury is a key figure for gigaprojects and a go-to for many industry players and state-owned entities\" Legal 500 2025 Law360: MVP in Construction Law, an accolade given to only 4 lawyers globally 2021 Band 1, Construction Chambers Global 10 years to 2025 Band 3, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, Middle East Chambers Global (13 years to 2025) Tier 1, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, Saudi Arabia Legal 500: 2020-2022 Who's Who Construction Global Leader: 2017–2025 Leading Lawyer, Construction, Infrastructure \u0026amp; Projects, UAE Legal 500: 2010–2022 Leading Individual, Saudi Arabia: Construction Legal 500: 2022 University of Tasmania  High Court of Australia Hong Kong Tasmania Victoria Society of Construction Law International District Energy Association Australian Business Group Giga Construction Projects and PPPs - Cities, Transport, Healthcare, Education, Housing, Infrastructure\nSWFs/State owned entities on confidential giga construction projects, including the world's largest construction project. Also advised on ports, hydrogen, industrial cities, data centres, IT, smart cities, telco, transport, complex tunnelling projects and accommodation PPPs. Middle Eastern Government entities on schools, transport, residential/accommodation and 'city' PPPs. Sponsors on the construction (and PPP pass through aspects) of NYU University Abu Dhabi PPP, Zayed University PPP and Paris Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University PPP. Sponsors on the first project financed workers’ accommodation PPP in Saudi Arabia; a SWF on three large workers' accommodation DBFO projects in Saudi Arabia; Concession grantor on the first project financed workers’ accommodation PPP in the UAE. Winning bidder as Sponsor on the RCU Healthcare PPP Project Sponsor on its bid for the Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport PPP in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Power \u0026amp; Utilities (Solar, Wind, Waste, Water)\nSponsor on Al Dhafrah 1.5GW Solar IPP in Abu Dhabi through to financial close. This is the largest solar PV project in the world, and won MENA Solar Deal of the Year- Project Finance International 2020\nSponsors on their bid for the multi plant Amaala Utilities PPP in Saudi Arabia (2022). This deal won PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024)\nSponsors for the 400 MW Dumat Al Jandal Wind IPP through to financial close. This was the first utility scale wind project in Saudi Arabia under Vision2030, and won PFI Renewable Deal of the Year 2019.\nA Middle East SWF as local sponsor on its involvement in Hamriyah IPP in Sharjah, UAE through to financial close. This deal won MENA Power Deal of the Year – IJGlobal 2020\nConsortium on its bid for the Fujairah 3 IPP in the UAE.\nConsortium on its bid for the multi-utility (14 plants) Red Sea Utility PPP, in Saudi Arabia.\nConsortium on its bids for the 1GW Tanajib IWPP and 1GW Jafurah IWPP in Saudi Arabia; on Facility E IWPP in Qatar and on Guam 400MW IPP through to financial close.\nMiddle Eastern SWF on confidential outbound power and digital infrastructure PE investments.\nSponsors on the O\u0026amp;M contract for an Asian wind project.\nPrivate equity fund on two (2) x 10MW solar IPP acquisitions in Jordan.\nSponsors on the EPC and O\u0026amp;M arrangements associated with a suite of IPPs in Kenya.\nMiddle Eastern Governments on the establishment of a new Green Free Zone, national water strategy, and environmental standards and regulations.\nConsortium on bids for a Rabigh 3 IWP, Shuqaiq 3 IWP Yanbu 4 IWP, Jubail 3B IWP and Dammam ISTP and Jeddah 2 ISTP, all in Saudi Arabia under Vision2030.\nA Middle Eastern Government on waste projects including PPPs\nSponsors on a Middle East industrial effluent treatment PPP project.\nSponsors on the Barwon Biosolids PPP in Australia.\nSponsors on the Eastern Creek Waste PPP in Australia.\nAdvised on 60+ district cooling/trigeneration projects including for: Diriyah Gate, KEC, MiSK City, Masdar City, Seaworld Abu Dhabi, Dubai EXPO2020, Lusail City; Riyadh Avenues, KFUPM Business Park; Jeddah Tower; Saadiyat Island; King Abdulaziz Road, New York University; Eastern Mangroves; TDIC Headquarters; ADNEC Capital Center; Danet Cit; Abu Dhabi World Trade Center, Yas Island, Palm Jebel Ali, Jimi Mall, Palazzo Versace, Mina Rashid, Dubai Maritime City, Bahrain World Trade Center, Zayed University, Reem Island, City Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, Presidential Palace, Dubai Sports City, Akoya Oxygen, Mirdif Hills, ICT Tower, Danat Hospital, Jabal Omar, Maryah Island, Raha Beach, Raha Gardens, Prince Sultan Cultural City, Jeddah Headquarters, Al Mamoura, Confidential acquisitions in Malaysia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. 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This deal won PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024).{{ FIELD }}Consortium of City Cool and ADC Energy on the design, construction, ownership, financing, operation and maintenance and transfer of a 72,500TR district cooling plant, underground network and metering system.{{ FIELD }}EverWind Fuels on the Americas’ first green hydrogen / export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada.{{ FIELD }}Macquarie, Orsted, JERA and Swancor on the development and financing of the Formosa I Offshore Wind Project, Taiwan. This deal won 2019 Asian Infrastructure Awards Renewable Energy Deal of the Year.{{ FIELD }}Macquarie and Swancor on the development and financing of the Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Project, Taiwan. This deal won 2020 Asian Infrastructure Awards Green Deal of the Year.{{ FIELD }}JERA in connection with the structuring and procurement for the Formosa 3 Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan.{{ FIELD }}JBIC, KEXIM and the commercial banks in connection with the US$2.5bn 1,200MW Nghi Son 2 BOT coal fired power plant in Vietnam.{{ FIELD }}The sponsors on the development of a 150MW/300MWh BESS in Australia.{{ FIELD }}The lender group in relation to the Sunseap PV Solar Project in Vietnam.{{ FIELD }}The lender group in relation to the Reliance and Phoenix gas to power projects in Bangladesh.{{ FIELD }}The lender group in connection with the Hoa Hai PV Solar Project in Vietnam.{{ FIELD }}A shortlisted bidder on the partial acquisition of Yunlin Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan.{{ FIELD }}The lender group in relation to the Lakelands 13mw PV solar plant and 5.4mw lithium battery fringe-of-grid project, Australia.{{ FIELD }}The lenders on the NamNgiep 1 cross-border hydropower project, Thailand/Laos. This deal won Asia Pacific Hydro Deal of the Year (IJ Global Asia Pacific Awards 2014).{{ FIELD }}The lenders on the Phase I and II development of the EnerjiSA 4,000MW Power Portfolio in Turkey.{{ FIELD }}The sponsors on the development of a floating offshore wind farm development in Scotland.{{ FIELD }}The sponsors on the gas supply arrangements for the development of a pipeline in Kurdistan.{{ FIELD }}The lender group on the Reliance and Phoenix gas-to-power project in Bangladesh.{{ FIELD }}Oil and gas / LNG / Natural Gas{{ FIELD }}Almiro has spent several years working as an extension of the in-house team to two major Japanese energy companies (JERA Co., Inc. (the world’s largest LNG buyer by volume) and Diamond Gas International), helping lead negotiations on all aspects of the LNG value chain, including shipping arrangements, cargo optimisation, trading and derivatives on projects in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. His experience in this sector includes advising:{{ FIELD }}JERA on the long-term supply sale and purchase arrangements, operations and trading of equity cargoes from Ichthys LNG, Gorgon LNG and Freeport LNG (including swaps, physical and paper trades, TCPs, TUAs and tolling arrangements).{{ FIELD }}JERA on the acquisition of an interest in the Barossa/Caldita Gas Field in Australia.{{ FIELD }}JERA on its LNG portfolio optimisation arrangements.{{ FIELD }}Diamond Gas International (the LNG arm of Mitsubishi Corporation) on the long-term LNG supply sale and purchase arrangements, operations and trading of equity cargoes from Browse LNG, Wheatstone LNG, North-West Shelf LNG, Donggi-Senoro LNG, Cameron LNG, LNG Canada and Sakhalin 2.{{ FIELD }}GAIL (India’s state-owned LNG entity) on its LNG portfolio optimisation operations from Sabine Pass.{{ FIELD }}A major international energy company on its farm in / farm out development of exploration blocks on the North-West Shelf, Australia.{{ FIELD }}Veisgo on long term LNG SPAs (prior to acquisition by Repsol).{{ FIELD }}Yamal LNG on its offtake and charterparty arrangements (including for a fleet of 15 nuclear powered icebreaker vessels).{{ FIELD }}Lenders on carrying out bankability assessment of the LNG SPAs for the Coral South FLNG in Mozambique.{{ FIELD }}Apache on its joint operating agreements for the Spar gas field in Australia.{{ FIELD }}Apache on its divestment from Wheatstone and Kitimat LNG to Woodside Petroleum in Australia.{{ FIELD }}Sponsors on the gas supply arrangements for the development of a pipeline in Kurdistan.{{ FIELD }}Almiro Clere is a partner based in Abu Dhabi where he advises on the construction and development of major energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on gigaprojects, renewables, transport and green energy.\nHe has extensive experience with the full suite of construction and project documentation, from complex EPC turnkey arrangements through to PPPs, EPCM, subcontracting structures, offtakes and supply agreements, technical services and relevant security documentation.\nAlmiro’s experience also extends to the commodity value chain, advising a number of the world’s largest energy utilities and trading houses on their long-term offtakes, trading portfolios, charter party and tolling arrangements.\nAlmiro is a frequent author and speaker on construction and PPPs. Almiro Clere lawyer Partner Next Generation Partner in Construction Legal 500, 2026 (Construction, UAE) He is a client and solution-oriented lawyer Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2025 He is very responsive. He always gives careful and detailed legal advice, and provides very good preparation analysis Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2025 Notable Practitioner, Energy and Infrastructure, Project Development, PPP/PFI in the UAE IFLR 1000 EMEA 2025 2025 Rising Star, Top Attorney under 40 Law360 Stand-out Lawyer 2025 Thomson Reuters Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan 2023 Edition University of Otago, New Zealand  University of Otago, New Zealand  High Court of New Zealand Western Australia Giga Construction Projects and PPPs - Cities, Transport, Healthcare, Education, Housing, Infrastructure SWFs/State owned entities on confidential giga construction projects, including the world's largest construction project. Also advised on ports, hydrogen, industrial cities, data centres, IT, smart cities, telco, transport, complex tunnelling projects and accommodation PPPs. Middle Eastern Government entities on transport, residential/accommodation and 'city' PPPs. A Saudi gigaproject developer on a rail infrastructure project, including cut and cover tunnels, drill and blast tunnels, stations infrastructure and depot contracts. When complete, the project will consist of mass transit, high speed and freight rail and a hyperloop. The Dubai Government on Dubai Reef, the world’s largest artificial reef project. A Middle Eastern government on the development of its bus network PPP. Ports of Singapore Authority on the Terminal 19 and 20 Port Expansion in Singapore. Ports of Singapore Authority on the P39 Terminal Expansion in Singapore. Mitsui on the development of the New Priok Container Terminal 2 and 3 in Indonesia. The lender group on the development of the Thilawa Port in Myanmar. The sponsors on the development of a rail network and port facilities in Indonesia. Kai Tak Sports Park Ltd on the successful tender for, and delivery of, the Kai Tak Sports Park complex in Hong Kong. A multinational investment firm on their Saudi Arabian construction contracts. Power \u0026amp; Utilities (Solar, Wind, Waste, Water) EDF and Masdar from bid stage through to financial close with respect to the financing, design, construction and operation of a multi-plant integrated utility system including Solar PV, BESS, RO and wastewater treatment plants and ancillary facilities and network systems in Amaala, Saudi Arabia. This deal won PPP deal of the Year - Utilities (IJ Global 2024). Consortium of City Cool and ADC Energy on the design, construction, ownership, financing, operation and maintenance and transfer of a 72,500TR district cooling plant, underground network and metering system. EverWind Fuels on the Americas’ first green hydrogen / export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada. Macquarie, Orsted, JERA and Swancor on the development and financing of the Formosa I Offshore Wind Project, Taiwan. This deal won 2019 Asian Infrastructure Awards Renewable Energy Deal of the Year. Macquarie and Swancor on the development and financing of the Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Project, Taiwan. This deal won 2020 Asian Infrastructure Awards Green Deal of the Year. JERA in connection with the structuring and procurement for the Formosa 3 Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan. JBIC, KEXIM and the commercial banks in connection with the US$2.5bn 1,200MW Nghi Son 2 BOT coal fired power plant in Vietnam. The sponsors on the development of a 150MW/300MWh BESS in Australia. The lender group in relation to the Sunseap PV Solar Project in Vietnam. The lender group in relation to the Reliance and Phoenix gas to power projects in Bangladesh. The lender group in connection with the Hoa Hai PV Solar Project in Vietnam. A shortlisted bidder on the partial acquisition of Yunlin Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan. The lender group in relation to the Lakelands 13mw PV solar plant and 5.4mw lithium battery fringe-of-grid project, Australia. The lenders on the NamNgiep 1 cross-border hydropower project, Thailand/Laos. This deal won Asia Pacific Hydro Deal of the Year (IJ Global Asia Pacific Awards 2014). The lenders on the Phase I and II development of the EnerjiSA 4,000MW Power Portfolio in Turkey. The sponsors on the development of a floating offshore wind farm development in Scotland. The sponsors on the gas supply arrangements for the development of a pipeline in Kurdistan. The lender group on the Reliance and Phoenix gas-to-power project in Bangladesh. Oil and gas / LNG / Natural Gas Almiro has spent several years working as an extension of the in-house team to two major Japanese energy companies (JERA Co., Inc. (the world’s largest LNG buyer by volume) and Diamond Gas International), helping lead negotiations on all aspects of the LNG value chain, including shipping arrangements, cargo optimisation, trading and derivatives on projects in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. His experience in this sector includes advising: JERA on the long-term supply sale and purchase arrangements, operations and trading of equity cargoes from Ichthys LNG, Gorgon LNG and Freeport LNG (including swaps, physical and paper trades, TCPs, TUAs and tolling arrangements). JERA on the acquisition of an interest in the Barossa/Caldita Gas Field in Australia. JERA on its LNG portfolio optimisation arrangements. Diamond Gas International (the LNG arm of Mitsubishi Corporation) on the long-term LNG supply sale and purchase arrangements, operations and trading of equity cargoes from Browse LNG, Wheatstone LNG, North-West Shelf LNG, Donggi-Senoro LNG, Cameron LNG, LNG Canada and Sakhalin 2. GAIL (India’s state-owned LNG entity) on its LNG portfolio optimisation operations from Sabine Pass. A major international energy company on its farm in / farm out development of exploration blocks on the North-West Shelf, Australia. Veisgo on long term LNG SPAs (prior to acquisition by Repsol). Yamal LNG on its offtake and charterparty arrangements (including for a fleet of 15 nuclear powered icebreaker vessels). Lenders on carrying out bankability assessment of the LNG SPAs for the Coral South FLNG in Mozambique. Apache on its joint operating agreements for the Spar gas field in Australia. Apache on its divestment from Wheatstone and Kitimat LNG to Woodside Petroleum in Australia. Sponsors on the gas supply arrangements for the development of a pipeline in Kurdistan.","searchable_name":"Almiro Clere","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":447616,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6465,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eDan Feldman leads King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s energy industry team, which comprises over 300 lawyers worldwide. Dan\u0026rsquo;s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including\u0026nbsp;oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream),\u0026nbsp;low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including\u0026nbsp;Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA ,\u0026nbsp;Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue,\u0026nbsp;Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical,\u0026nbsp;Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. 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Dan\u0026rsquo;s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including\u0026nbsp;oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream),\u0026nbsp;low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including\u0026nbsp;Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA ,\u0026nbsp;Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue,\u0026nbsp;Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical,\u0026nbsp;Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. 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Awarded Global Deal of the Year by the PFI Awards, 2021; and MENA Hybrid Energy Deal of the Year at the IJGlobal Awards 2021.{{ FIELD }}One of Singapore’s largest energy companies and two of Japan’s largest energy companies in a joint venture to develop a green ammonia export project in India.{{ FIELD }}One of Singapore’s largest energy companies on its programme to import clean ammonia into Japan for decarbonization of its power sector.{{ FIELD }}OCP on a green ammonia pilot project with Shell in Morocco.{{ FIELD }}Uniper on offtake from the Hyport Duqm Green Ammonia Project in Oman.{{ FIELD }}Casa Dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy company, on a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce and market green hydrogen hydrogen and ammonia in the Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Ardian, one of France’s leading investment companies, on hydrogen investment and incentive strategic matters.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy company, on its green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan.{{ FIELD }}Scatec, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy companies, in joint venture with Fertiglobe and Orascom on the Egypt Green Hydrogen Project, which in 2024 won the first competitive public tender for import of green ammonia into Europe under the H2Global / Hint.co programe.{{ FIELD }}Engie, Fertiglobe and Masdar on a joint venture to develop the UAE’s first green hydrogen and ammonia project.{{ FIELD }}One of Spain’s largest energy companies on a green hydrogen and ammonia export project in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}A supermajor international integrated energy company, on the world’s largest offshore carbon capture and storage exploration and development projects, offshore Western and Northern Australia.{{ FIELD }}Masdar on multi-hundred megawatt renewables (solar and wind) projects in the UAE, Serbia and Azerbaijan.{{ FIELD }}Tree Energy Solutions on various green hydrogen e-methane / e-NG projects globally.{{ FIELD }}Raizen, one of Brazil’s largest energy companies, on global regulatory matters relating to its biofuels business.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Waste to Energy on the GCC’s first waste-to energy project, which was commissioned in 2022.{{ FIELD }}Dan Feldman leads King \u0026amp; Spalding’s energy industry team, which comprises over 300 lawyers worldwide. Dan’s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\nDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA , Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue, Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical, Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. \nDan has been recognized by Chambers Global, Legal500, IFLR1000, Who’s Who Legal and Law360 as a leading lawyer. In 2025 he was named a Law360 MVP for energy, one of five in the world, and Law Middle East’s  “Rainmaker of the Year”. He has previously been named a Law360 MVP for project finance. He advised Project Finance International “Deals of the Year” in 2023 (the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, on which Dan advised NEOM), 2021 (the U.S.$12.5 billion Jazan IGCC, on which Dan advised the lenders) and 2020 (the U.S.$2 billion Guinea Alumina Project, on which Dan advised the sponsors). Dan Feldman lawyer Partner Leading Partner, United Arab Emirates - Oil, gas and natural resources Legal 500 EMEA, 2026 Leading Partner, United Arab Emirates - Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) Legal 500 EMEA, 2026 Highly Regarded (Project Development and Project Finance), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 MVP for Energy  Law360, 2025 Rainmaker of the Year Law Middle East Awards 2025 Leading Partner, Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) - United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Leading Partner, Oil, gas and natural resources - United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 ''Dan is one of the real stars; we trust Dan completely. He's very reliable, and knowledgeable about the region'' CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 ''Dan is knowledgeable about the region and about the law. He is also highly commercial and is top of the list for us'' CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 “Dan has developed a leading profile in the hydrogen and energy transition space and is today a true expert.” CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2023 “He is energetic, commercial and extremely knowledgeable.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global, 2023 Leading Lawyer, Energy Oil \u0026amp; gas Industry, 2023 IFLR1000 Leading Lawyer, 2023 Legal500 Leading Lawyer, Chambers Ranked in Global, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, 2023 Chambers Global MVP for Project Finance Law360 2022 Named by Chambers Global: Projects and Energy Chambers Global 2021-2025 Named as a “Leading Individual” Legal500 for UAE Oil, Gas and Natural Resources in 2022-2025 “Emerging as a go-to lawyer for Middle Eastern energy and infrastructure projects” Chambers Global 2022 “Is known for his work advising on the full life cycle of power deals” Chambers Global 2022 “Dan is great, he's really user-friendly and very responsive. He's a real pleasure to deal with.\" Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “Dan is impressive, thoughtful and organized.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “He's a great problem solver who is extremely knowledgeable about us and the Middle East region.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “They make you feel as if you are the only client!\" Client Feedback, Legal500 2022 “Extensive experience advising on largescale oil and gas, green energy, power and infrastructure projects.\" Legal500 2022 Monash University, Australia  England and Wales Victoria ADNOC / XRG on all aspects of its multi-billion dollar investment into ExxonMobil’s U.S.$7 billion Baytown low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Texas. NEOM on all aspects, from initial MOU to financial close, of the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, the world’s first green ammonia export megaproject to take FID and sign definitive offtake and financing agreements. The project involves the world’s largest single-phase renewables project (4GW in total) as well as a ground-breaking green ammonia / green hydrogen project, including 2.2GW of alkaline electrolysers supplied by Thyssenkrupp Nucera. The Dow Chemical Company on all aspects of its U.S.$20 billion Sadara petrochemicals joint venture with Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia. PETRONAS in relation to its U.S.$28 billion RAPID integrated refinery and petrochemicals project in Pengerang, Malaysia, including the U.S.$7 billion acquisition of an interest by Saudi Aramco in parts of the project. Emirates Global Aluminium on the Guinea Alumina Project, a U.S.$1.6 billion bauxite mining project in Guinea, West Africa. This was the largest mining project financing ever in West Africa and was awarded Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2019 by PFI. JERA on its joint venture with CF Industries to develop the U.S.$4 billion “Blue Point” low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia export facility in Louisiana, U.S. Chevron on its development of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Moeve (formerly known as CEPSA), one of Spain's largest energy companies, on one of the country’s leading green hydrogen projects, which will help decarbonize Moeve’s refinery at Huelva. JBIC on the financing of the U.S.$3.5 billion Facility D IWPP in Qatar, from bid stage to financial close. JERA on its program to import clean ammonia to Japan for co-firing in thermal power plants to decarbonize the Japanese electricity system. Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business. EverWind Fuels on all aspects of a U.S.$6 billion green hydrogen and ammonia export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada. One of India’s largest energy companies on green methanol and green ammonia export projects in the country. A leading global supermajor on regulatory matters relating to low-carbon business and projects in South Korea (including the CHPS programme), Japan (including the hydrogen CfD programme), Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the U.S, and Kazakhstan. The lenders on the U.S.$12.5 billion joint venture for the Jazan IGCC / ASU project, the largest grey hydrogen project in the world. Awarded Global Deal of the Year by the PFI Awards, 2021; and MENA Hybrid Energy Deal of the Year at the IJGlobal Awards 2021. One of Singapore’s largest energy companies and two of Japan’s largest energy companies in a joint venture to develop a green ammonia export project in India. One of Singapore’s largest energy companies on its programme to import clean ammonia into Japan for decarbonization of its power sector. OCP on a green ammonia pilot project with Shell in Morocco. 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(Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power on its US$ 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 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$4bn). ADNOC on the sale of an interest in its gas pipeline infrastructure in the UAE to a consortium of international investors. Venice Energy on all aspects of the development of an LNG receiving terminal in South Australia, including investments into the project, FSRU procurement, land acquisition, and use and off-take arrangements. BHP on all aspects of the massive open pit expansion project for the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia (one of the largest underground mines in the world), including State agreement negotiations with the State Government, major approvals processes, and development of various related power, water, transport and social infrastructure. MMG on all aspects of the sale of the Century Mine in Australia. 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(Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power on its US$ 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 }}Geltec on the acquisition of certain pharmaceutical business lines and manufacturing equipment.{{ FIELD }}Prior to joining the firm, Matt advised:\nADNOC on all aspects of the carve out from ADNOC of its gas business assets and the associated creation and operations of ADNOC Gas, one of the world's largest integrated energy companies in preparation for its subsequent listing on the ADX. [IJ Investor Awards - Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year 2023]{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on the establishment of its joint venture with SKC Co., involving the acquisition of a 49% stake in SKC's Korean chemical business following a Korean statutory carve-out process (implied joint venture company value US$1.2bn at closing).{{ FIELD }}ADES Investments on the US$516m takeover of ADES International by a consortium entity owned by ADES Investments, The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Zamil Investments, including negotiating the bidding consortium shareholding arrangements.{{ FIELD }}A major regional investment entity with two separate investment transactions in each case to acquire an interest in entities holding rights to Saudi Aramco's crude oil / gas pipeline systems within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (overall transaction value exceeding US$14.4bn and US$15.5bn, respectively).{{ FIELD }}Bespin Global on the formation of its joint venture with e\u0026amp; to provide public cloud managed and professional services to customers in MENA and Pakistan and the investment by e\u0026amp; into Bespin's Hong Kong based holding company (total commitments valued over US$100m).{{ 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 }}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 }}Alpha Dhabi in relation to its acquisition of a majority stake in NTS Amega Global, an international oilfield services company.{{ FIELD }}Gulf Investment Corporation on the sale of a waterproofing and insulation materials business, operated through a KSA parent company and with subsidiaries and branches across MENA (sale consideration circa US 65m).{{ 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 }}A Middle East FMCG group on the acquisition of a Middle East nutrition and supplements products distribution business with substantial operations and target entities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with distribution channels in a substantial number of middle east markets from private equity and founder sellers (transaction value circa $40m).{{ 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 }}Interserve in respect of the sale of the Adyard O\u0026amp;G, power and water services business to the Altrad Group.{{ FIELD }}Agilitas Private Equity on the circa EU45m acquisition of the SAAB technologies business.{{ FIELD }}Equitix Investors on the acquisition by Equitix of a majority interest in the \"Westfield\" offshore wind energy project.{{ FIELD }}Interserve on the sale of Interserve's 70% interest in The Oman Construction Company LLC to Hark Capital.{{ FIELD }}A Middle East NOC - on the proposed ownership restructure of substantial in-country petrochemical (styrene and praxalyne) assets (valued circa $1bn) owned in joint venture with regional and international partners, plus the proposed sale by the NOC of a polypropylene production plant to the joint venture entity.{{ FIELD }}Brookfield Multiplex on the sale of its real estate management and facilities management business in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.{{ FIELD }}Interserve on all aspects of the sale of its 50% interest in three UAE onshore joint venture companies through which Interserve conducted the \"Khansaheb\" civil engineering, construction and facilities management business.{{ 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 for A$520m.{{ FIELD }}SUSI Energy Storage Fund on their acquisition of a 33.8 MW DC solar farm project in Middlemount, Queensland.{{ FIELD }}Yara International ASA on the sale of interests in Yara Pilbara Nitrates Pty Ltd and Orica Mining Services Pilbara Pty Ltd (technical ammonium nitrate project in the Pilbara)(plant value of $1.4bn).{{ FIELD }}Newcrest West Africa Holdings on the US$72m sale of its 89.89% interest in the Bonikro gold mine in Cote d'Ivoire.{{ FIELD }}Alcoa Inc on the Australian aspects of the global demerger of Alcoa's downstream assets, the demerged entity Alcoa Corporation having a value of US$3.36bn.{{ FIELD }}Property Exchange Australia Limited on its $47.9m capital raising.{{ FIELD }}Daimler AG on the sale of the Mercedes-Benz Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney dealerships.{{ FIELD }}Containerchain on the sale of a 50% interest in the group to CHAMP Private Equity and additional subscription for growth funding for international expansion opportunities with a total investment value of $50m.{{ FIELD }}FinClear Pty Ltd on its acquisition of the Lonsec stockbroking business.{{ FIELD }}Vale on the divestment of major joint venture assets in the Qld coal mining basin.{{ FIELD }}Matt is a partner in our Corporate, Finance and Investments practice group, based in our Abu Dhabi office. Matt has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, joint ventures and other corporate structuring arrangements for major projects and strategic investments.\nIn addition to general corporate advisory matters, Matt represents clients across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus in energy and resources (including petrochemicals), infrastructure and manufacturing.\nMatt has practiced in Australia and the Middle East and advised major strategic investors in connection with cross-border transactions around the globe. He has also acted as internal legal counsel within the corporate and investments legal functions of a listed logistics business, a listed manufacturing businesses and a fund manager with over $150bn assets under management. Matt Hartsuyker lawyer Partner Up-and-Coming, Corporate/M\u0026amp;A: Abu Dhabi-based - United Arab Emirates - Chambers Global, 2026 Chambers Global, 2026 Rising Star Partner, Corporate and M\u0026amp;A in Saudi Arabia IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Matt recommended for corporate and M\u0026amp;A, oil \u0026amp; gas, infrastructure in the UAE, as well as for projects and energy in KSA The 2025 edition of Legal 500 EMEA Lead team member advising on on IJInvestor Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year 2023 ADNOC Gas Lead senior associate member in team awarded TMT Team of the Year at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards Bond University  Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia Law Society of Victoria Dow on the US$ 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. Geltec on the acquisition of certain pharmaceutical business lines and manufacturing equipment. Prior to joining the firm, Matt advised:\nADNOC on all aspects of the carve out from ADNOC of its gas business assets and the associated creation and operations of ADNOC Gas, one of the world's largest integrated energy companies in preparation for its subsequent listing on the ADX. [IJ Investor Awards - Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year 2023] Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on the establishment of its joint venture with SKC Co., involving the acquisition of a 49% stake in SKC's Korean chemical business following a Korean statutory carve-out process (implied joint venture company value US$1.2bn at closing). ADES Investments on the US$516m takeover of ADES International by a consortium entity owned by ADES Investments, The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Zamil Investments, including negotiating the bidding consortium shareholding arrangements. A major regional investment entity with two separate investment transactions in each case to acquire an interest in entities holding rights to Saudi Aramco's crude oil / gas pipeline systems within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (overall transaction value exceeding US$14.4bn and US$15.5bn, respectively). Bespin Global on the formation of its joint venture with e\u0026amp; to provide public cloud managed and professional services to customers in MENA and Pakistan and the investment by e\u0026amp; into Bespin's Hong Kong based holding company (total commitments valued over US$100m). 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. 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. Alpha Dhabi in relation to its acquisition of a majority stake in NTS Amega Global, an international oilfield services company. Gulf Investment Corporation on the sale of a waterproofing and insulation materials business, operated through a KSA parent company and with subsidiaries and branches across MENA (sale consideration circa US 65m). 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. A Middle East FMCG group on the acquisition of a Middle East nutrition and supplements products distribution business with substantial operations and target entities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with distribution channels in a substantial number of middle east markets from private equity and founder sellers (transaction value circa $40m). 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. Interserve in respect of the sale of the Adyard O\u0026amp;G, power and water services business to the Altrad Group. Agilitas Private Equity on the circa EU45m acquisition of the SAAB technologies business. Equitix Investors on the acquisition by Equitix of a majority interest in the \"Westfield\" offshore wind energy project. Interserve on the sale of Interserve's 70% interest in The Oman Construction Company LLC to Hark Capital. A Middle East NOC - on the proposed ownership restructure of substantial in-country petrochemical (styrene and praxalyne) assets (valued circa $1bn) owned in joint venture with regional and international partners, plus the proposed sale by the NOC of a polypropylene production plant to the joint venture entity. Brookfield Multiplex on the sale of its real estate management and facilities management business in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Interserve on all aspects of the sale of its 50% interest in three UAE onshore joint venture companies through which Interserve conducted the \"Khansaheb\" civil engineering, construction and facilities management business. 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 for A$520m. SUSI Energy Storage Fund on their acquisition of a 33.8 MW DC solar farm project in Middlemount, Queensland. Yara International ASA on the sale of interests in Yara Pilbara Nitrates Pty Ltd and Orica Mining Services Pilbara Pty Ltd (technical ammonium nitrate project in the Pilbara)(plant value of $1.4bn). Newcrest West Africa Holdings on the US$72m sale of its 89.89% interest in the Bonikro gold mine in Cote d'Ivoire. Alcoa Inc on the Australian aspects of the global demerger of Alcoa's downstream assets, the demerged entity Alcoa Corporation having a value of US$3.36bn. Property Exchange Australia Limited on its $47.9m capital raising. Daimler AG on the sale of the Mercedes-Benz Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney dealerships. Containerchain on the sale of a 50% interest in the group to CHAMP Private Equity and additional subscription for growth funding for international expansion opportunities with a total investment value of $50m. FinClear Pty Ltd on its acquisition of the Lonsec stockbroking business. 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Jill advises private equity and corporate clients on domestic and cross-border M\u0026amp;A and joint venture matters.\nJill regularly advises clients on asset and corporate acquisitions and divestitures, as well as joint ventures and minority investment arrangements. She also assists private equity clients with bolt-on acquisitions and advice in relation to capital returns, shareholder treatment and general corporate matters. Prior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding's Singapore office in February 2020, Jill practiced with law firms in the United States and Australia. Jill relocated to Abu Dhabi in January 2025. Senior Associate Coastal Carolina University  Washington and Lee University Washington and Lee University School of Law North Carolina New South Wales Dow on the US$ 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. Masdar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala (the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund), on its divestment of a 20% equity stake in Hero Future Energies, which owns a portfolio of renewable energy projects in India with an aggregate installed capacity of 1.2GW plus a pipeline of several GW in development in India, Europe and elsewhere in Asia, across 36 solar and wind projects. Masdar and EDF Renewables, on the investment by a third sponsor into IPP Dumat Al Jandal, Saudi Arabia’s largest wind farm, and its related O\u0026amp;M entity. BW LNG on its US$402m divestment of LNG floating storage and regasification unit to Italian grid operator Snam Group. Apollo Global Management in its US$800 million sale of IGT Solutions, a business process outsourcing company with operations in India, China, Philippines, Malaysia, UAE, Romania, Indonesia, Spain, Colombia and the USA, to Baring Private Equity Asia. Hyflux Ltd. in its sale of a majority stake in TuasOne Pte Ltd, operator of a S$750 million waste to energy treatment plant, to minority shareholder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd as part of a global court appointed liquidation of former SGX listed Hyflux. U.S. private equity investor on its acquisition of a Korean-built shipyard in the Philippines (the largest ever foreign investment in the Philippines, once employing 40,000 people and now in the Philippines’ largest ever bankruptcy proceeding), including the repurposing of the facility into an operational naval base for the Philippine Navy and a facility for the repair and maintenance of allied combat vessels. JAPEX on the acquisition of a 36% stake in ITECO Joint Stock Company, an LNG terminal business operator in Vietnam. JERA Co., Inc, a leading Japanese energy company, on its US$1.6 billion acquisition of a 27% stake in publicly-traded Aboitiz Power Corporation (PSE: AP), one of the largest power producers in the Philippines, including on a strategic alliance for co-investment in clean and renewable energy projects. The Promoters of Greenko Energy Holdings on ORIX Corporation’s US$961 million investment into the Greenko Group, one of the largest renewable energy companies in India. Scatec Solar ASA, a leading publicly-listed solar power producer with its headquarters in Oslo Norway, on its US$1.166 billion acquisition of SN Power AS, a leading hydropower developer and independent power producer, with operating assets the Philippines, Laos and Uganda with a total gross capacity of 1.4 GW plus a pipeline of 2.5 GW across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Nitro Software Limited, a Silicon Valley based tech company, on its initial public offering on the ASX. Ferrovial, a Spanish transportation company, on its A$485 million divestiture of its Australian services division to a US public equity buyer. Crescent Capital Partners on its secured debt and minority equity stake investment into the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group. CPE Capital on its acquisition of a waste processing facility from ASX listed Bingo Industries Limited as a result of an ACCC-forced divestment. Crescent Capital Partners on its A$155 million acquisition of the Viridian Glass group from ASX listed CSR Limited. Coca-Cola Amatil on its joint acquisition, with its major shareholder The Coca-Cola Company, of a 45% equity stake in the Made Group, an Australian based beverage producer. ASX listed IncentiaPay Limited on its acquisition of the business assets of formerly ASX listed company Gruden Group Limited. Westpac throughout its competitive sale process of Hastings (Westpac’s infrastructure fund management business) to UK asset manager Northill Capital. CHAMP private equity on its acquisition of Marand Precision Engineering. Quadrant Private Equity on its US$100 million acquisition of the CMG Group, a Vietnamese fitness and health group. One of Crescent Capital Partner’s portfolio companies on its strategic acquisition of the Genwise Group. UK and US private equity firm Norland Capital’s acquisition of the Permaconn Group, an industry leader in Australian GPS security technology. CHAMP private equity on its A$1 billion sale of Accolade Wines. CHAMP private equity on its A$50 million unsecured financing and warrant acquisition into Panthera. 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FIELD }}Advising an international consortium on its bid for the 1GW Jafurah IWPP in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advising an international consortium on its bid for a 14 plant waste, power and water Red Sea Utility PPP in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advising a leading European utility provider on its bid for Jubail 3B - a 570,000 m3/day SWRO Plant greenfield IWP.{{ FIELD }}Advising the International Finance Corporation (part of the World Bank Group) on and EPC contract for a 10GWh solar rooftop project in the Gaza Strip.{{ FIELD }}Advising a sponsor on an EPC contract for 35MW geothermal power station in Menengai, Kenya.{{ FIELD }}Advising City Cool and ADC Energy on their successful bid to design, build, maintain and operate a 21,000TR district cooling facility as part of the Knowledge Economic City development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advising City Cool and ADC Energy on their successful bid to design, build, finance, maintain and operate a 72,500TR district cooling facility as part of the Diriyah Gate development in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advising the vendor/offtaker on the restructuring and concession agreement, CSA and lease arrangements of a district cooling project as part of an auction-sale transaction.{{ FIELD }}Advising the master developer of a mixed use development in Saudi Arabia on its procurement of a 46,000 TR district cooling project to be delivered on a BOT basis.{{ FIELD }}Advising Masdar on the negotiation of a concession agreement and cooling services agreements in respect of the disposal of its interest in a district cooling provider in Abu Dhabi.{{ FIELD }}Advising a global workplace provider on their suite of FIDIC-based construction contracts for entry into the Middle East market.{{ FIELD }}Advising a leading international shipping container port operator in the negotiation of two 25 year BOT concession agreements in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Advising a UAE government entity on the procurement of a new Operations and Maintenance Contractor for mass transit system.{{ FIELD }}Advising a Middle Eastern Ministry of Higher Education on a multi-school PPP project on a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain and Transfer model.{{ FIELD }}Advising a Saudi subsidiary of a leading international medical care provider, in negotiations with the Royal Commission of Al Ula for the exclusive concession rights to design, build and operate a USD100m health care centre in the historic Al Ula district, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advising an international bidder on a pioneer PPP Project to provide radiology services across seven hospitals in the Riyadh area, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Sam is a senior project development (PPP) and construction lawyer based in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Abu Dhabi office in the UAE. He advises sponsors, lenders, developers and procurers on large-scale, complex and first-of-a-kind infrastructure projects across the MENA region, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia. His clients include sovereign wealth funds, giga and mega project developers and leading multi-national corporations.\nSam’s experience spans the spectrum of social and hard infrastructure – from schools and hospitals to rail and shipping; from solar and wind farms to green ammonia and hydrogen production; from district cooling to data centres. His practice covers the full project lifecycle, including conception, structuring, tendering, bidding, negotiation and contract and claims management; he is familiar with most commonly used contract forms in the region including PPA, PPP, BOT, BOOT, EPC, DBO, D\u0026amp;B and O\u0026amp;M contracts. Sam is known for translating technical complexity into bankable, balanced contracts and for guiding projects from conception through to execution with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach. Both Sam and the deals he has led have been recognised with leading industry awards. Senior Associate Rising Star, Energy and Infrastructure, Project Finance in the UAE IFLR 1000 EMEA 2025 BPP Law School BPP Law School London University of Cambridge, U.K University of Cambridge, U.K University of Nottingham, England  England and Wales Advising EDF and Masdar from bid stage through to financial close with respect to the financing, design, construction and operation of a multi-plant integrated utility system including Solar PV, BESS, RO and wastewater treatment plants and ancillary facilities and network systems in Amaala, Saudi Arabia. Advising a USD 500bn Giga Project on the development and implementation of a suite (40+) of construction contracts, including negotiating PMC, design services, marine dredging, tunnelling, O\u0026amp;M and EPC works for landmark construction projects in Saudi Arabia. Advising an international consortium on its bid for the 1GW Jafurah IWPP in Saudi Arabia. Advising an international consortium on its bid for a 14 plant waste, power and water Red Sea Utility PPP in Saudi Arabia. Advising a leading European utility provider on its bid for Jubail 3B - a 570,000 m3/day SWRO Plant greenfield IWP. Advising the International Finance Corporation (part of the World Bank Group) on and EPC contract for a 10GWh solar rooftop project in the Gaza Strip. Advising a sponsor on an EPC contract for 35MW geothermal power station in Menengai, Kenya. Advising City Cool and ADC Energy on their successful bid to design, build, maintain and operate a 21,000TR district cooling facility as part of the Knowledge Economic City development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Advising City Cool and ADC Energy on their successful bid to design, build, finance, maintain and operate a 72,500TR district cooling facility as part of the Diriyah Gate development in Saudi Arabia. Advising the vendor/offtaker on the restructuring and concession agreement, CSA and lease arrangements of a district cooling project as part of an auction-sale transaction. Advising the master developer of a mixed use development in Saudi Arabia on its procurement of a 46,000 TR district cooling project to be delivered on a BOT basis. Advising Masdar on the negotiation of a concession agreement and cooling services agreements in respect of the disposal of its interest in a district cooling provider in Abu Dhabi. Advising a global workplace provider on their suite of FIDIC-based construction contracts for entry into the Middle East market. Advising a leading international shipping container port operator in the negotiation of two 25 year BOT concession agreements in the UAE. Advising a UAE government entity on the procurement of a new Operations and Maintenance Contractor for mass transit system. Advising a Middle Eastern Ministry of Higher Education on a multi-school PPP project on a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain and Transfer model. Advising a Saudi subsidiary of a leading international medical care provider, in negotiations with the Royal Commission of Al Ula for the exclusive concession rights to design, build and operate a USD100m health care centre in the historic Al Ula district, Saudi Arabia. Advising an international bidder on a pioneer PPP Project to provide radiology services across seven hospitals in the Riyadh area, Saudi Arabia.","searchable_name":"Sam Muir","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":34,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null}]}}