Greenberg Traurig Limited's practice, which is led by Shibeer Ahmed, has grown significantly with the addition of Lindsay Crawford, Nicholas Kramer, Angela Croker, and Anastasia Kastelskaya from Norton Rose Fulbright in 2025.

Working across the UAE, Central Asia and Europe in cross-border advisory is the infrastructure and projects team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Alexey Chertov leads the team representing companies in sales, including the transfer of interest in the risk service agreement.

With a team that is home to many project finance specialist lawyers, A&O Shearman has expanded its client portfolio to advise clients seeking a plethora of advisory services, spanning from the development of a petrochemical platform to carbon capture and storage infrastructure, as well as niche mandates, such as battery storage system projects. Their work is led by Joe Clinton, who is very active in the department’s matters and has recently run a successful bid to design, finance, operate, and maintain student accommodation across a notable University within Abu Dhabi. Sachin Karia advises on and completes deals in the construction sector, as well as assisting those seeking aid on operational and maintenance arrangements. In May 2025, Mike Campbell and Richard Chamberlain were elevated to the partnership, and Judith Kim retired from her position at the firm.

Praised for its ‘solution-oriented and proactive’ approach, Clifford Chance remains one of the Middle East’s most active advisers on large-scale energy and infrastructure mandates, consistently securing instructions on market-shaping transactions across the renewable, hydrogen, utilities, and oil and gas industries. The team is recognised for its dominance in ECA-backed financings and complex cross-border project development. At the helm of the practice is a trio of experts: Mohamed Hamra-Krouha, who is deeply involved in the region’s most sophisticated projects, spanning UAE and Saudi infrastructure, petrochemicals, and major renewable programmes; Richard Parris, who remains active in high-profile petrochemical and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia and other parts of the Middle East; and Inaamul Laher, whose practice covers transport, social infrastructure, and real estate. Elsewhere in the team, Edmund Boyo advises on the development and financing of oil and gas ventures, while Graham Brewer brings longstanding expertise across borrower and lender-side project finance. Jeremy Barker specialises in project finance and ECA finance, particularly in the GCC E&I sector.

The team at King & Spalding LLP advises on the full spectrum of project development, regulatory matters, and complex financings, with recent mandates spanning renewables, hydrogen and ammonia, petrochemicals, water, power, and major social and economic infrastructure. Co-head Dan Feldman is at the forefront of the firm’s work on energy transition megaprojects and continues to act for key Abu Dhabi government and private-sector entities. Fellow co-head Tim Burbury remains active in landmark UAE gigaprojects and high-value cross-border mandates. Brendan Hundt is recommended for his focus on decarbonisation and advanced energy solutions, frequently advising on innovative structures that underpin the region’s evolving energy landscape.

Linklaters remains a key player in the Middle East’s energy and infrastructure market, advising on some of the region’s most significant oil and gas expansions, flagship green hydrogen schemes, and large-scale renewable projects. The firm is a trusted adviser to public bodies, sovereign-backed investors, and multinational sponsors, supported by a deep regional bench and seamless cross-border capabilities across its global network. Matthew Keats continues to lead on major project development and financing mandates across the Middle East, spanning renewables, desalination, green ammonia, and landmark PPPs. He leads the team alongside Jack Allen-Fitt, who is a key port of call for sponsors, lenders, and sovereign investors on energy transition and infrastructure projects, and Sarah Hudson, who specialises in high-value construction and engineering matters. Former co-head David Miles has left the firm.

Dentons continues to advise on complex project development and finance mandates, with recent work spanning large-scale renewable projects, district cooling, waste-to-energy schemes, and major social, transport, and tourism infrastructure builds. The team’s wide regional footprint and strong local-law capabilities make it a go-to for cross-border mandates, particularly those involving emerging hydrogen projects and regulatory-heavy developments. Practice head Jon Nash routinely acts for sponsors, developers, and lenders on high-value projects across the Middle East. Udayan Mukherjee and Stephen Knight remain central to the firm’s project finance offering, advising on both lender and borrower-side structures across a broad mix of assets. Kanishka Singh draws on his in-house experience to guide clients through energy transition, social infrastructure, and transport mandates.

DLA Piper continues to act in complex, large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across the Gulf, with a practice recognised for its strength in project development and finance, as well as its ability to advise both public and private-sector clients. The group maintains a strong foothold in major utility and PPP mandates, frequently assisting developers and lenders from early structuring through to financial close. Steering the practice is Nacim Bounouara, who continues to advise sponsors, governments, and lenders on the development and financing of power generation projects and oil and gas projects. Robert Harker brings long-standing Independent Water and Power expertise, while Adam Haque advises on utilities and energy transition projects across the GCC. Mona Hammadi remains a key advisor on procurement, development, and financing matters for sponsors, lenders, and government-backed entities.

With established teams in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Norton Rose Fulbright is highly active across the full energy and infrastructure value chain, advising lenders, sponsors, and government entities on major water, power, renewable, and civil infrastructure projects throughout the region. The firm has a strong record in Independent Water Projects, spanning sewage treatment, desalination, and reverse osmosis, as well as solar and battery storage developments, district cooling schemes, and complex transport mandates. Practice head Paul Mansouri continues to lead on project finance and PPPs, particularly in the power and water sectors.

White & Case LLP continues to act in some of the Middle East’s most complex and high-value energy and infrastructure mandates, with a particularly deep presence in Saudi Arabia, where it advises NEOM, Saudi Aramco, and the Public Investment Fund on flagship greenfield developments spanning energy transition and social infrastructure. Adam Pierson serves as a key adviser to Saudi Aramco, while Antoine Cousin brings notable expertise in projects and PPP structures across major regional portfolios. Yasser Riad is highly regarded for his long-running work with EWEC on both new and existing assets. The ‘calm and thoughtful’ Mark Andrews has significant experience advising on the financing of energy and infrastructure projects in the Middle East.

With a strong foothold in Saudi Arabia’s IPP and IWP markets, Bracewell LLP is deeply embedded in the region’s energy transition, advising on landmark wind, solar, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure projects for a mix of leading lenders, including export credit agencies, regional banks, and global financial institutions. Andrej Kormuth leads the practice and remains highly active across bidding, structuring, development, procurement, and financing mandates for both lenders and sponsors. Tom Swarbrick brings notable construction expertise, particularly in digital infrastructure and renewable energy builds. Amelia Bowring, Shayan Najib, Nick Meyer, and Tess Luijc continue to play key roles across the project lifecycle.

Lauded for its ability to ‘find creative solutions’, CMS maintains a substantial transport infrastructure practice, regularly advising on new rail and mobility schemes, procurement and logistics matters, and the development and operation of major transport assets. Beyond transport, the team is also active across power and utilities mandates. David Moore is widely recognised for his project development expertise and is a standout specialist in the rail sector, while Iona Hunter and Sam Ridge provide strong support across the team’s full range of mandates. The ‘very efficient and hands-on’ Keith Bullen is a key point of contact for government authorities, developers, and lenders.

Eversheds Sutherland LLP is recognised for its market-leading procurement and PPP capabilities, routinely advising on major solar, water, wastewater, and transport projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. The firm has been active in some of the region’s highest-profile strategic mandates, particularly for Saudi Power Procurement Company and various government bodies, and continues to secure awards for its work on landmark renewable energy programmes. Ashley Halewood leads the practice and provides end-to-end support on project development, financing, acquisitions, and commercial close. Adite Aloke plays a key role across the spectrum of mandates, assisting on a growing pipeline of renewables, water, and PPP projects throughout the Middle East.

Fielding a ‘very proactive and client-focused team’, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP's oil and gas practice plays an active role in high-value projects and M&A transactions across the Middle East, acting for global asset managers, state-backed entities, and major sponsors in their most complex transactions. The team also draws on the firm’s international platform to advise both lenders and borrowers on project finance and refinancing matters. Co-head Renad Younes continues to act in some of the region’s most significant greenfield and brownfield mandates, particularly for ADNOC and other flagship energy clients. Fellow co-head Marwan Elaraby advises clients on M&A and private equity transactions, as well as governments on strategic and regulatory matters. Samuel Ogunlaja maintains a cross-border practice spanning MENA, with experience across both conventional and renewable energy work, while Andrea Calla remains a key presence supporting the full spectrum of mandates.

Pinsent Masons advises government entities, procurers, developers, and lenders across a wide spectrum of sectors, with particular prominence in PPP frameworks and major social and economic infrastructure mandates. The firm is especially active in water-sector projects, including large-scale desalination, wastewater treatment, and reverse osmosis facilities. Catherine Workman, well-known for her leading role in social infrastructure, co-leads the practice alongside Tim Armsby, who fronts the firm’s expanding KSA offering, and Matthew Escritt, who brings valued finance and project development expertise. Gurmeet Kaur is a key advisor on complex PPP mandates and policy frameworks, and David Platt and Albert Kromm also remain central to the firm’s work across giga-projects, energy transition mandates, and large-scale transport infrastructure.

Al Tamimi & Company advises major private sponsors, multinational lenders, and state-backed entities on high-value project development and finance matters across the Middle East, frequently acting as preferred local counsel on complex power, water, oil and gas, and transport mandates. The team benefits from one of the region’s largest dedicated project practices and a full-service platform, offering seamless support across procurement, PPP structuring, regulatory issues, and financing. Mark Brown is highly active in banking and finance mandates, spanning greenfield development and the debt financing of energy and infrastructure M&A transactions. He leads the group alongside Thomas Calvert, who is recognised for his oil and gas expertise and regular involvement in major power and water projects.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is highly active in project bidding across the Middle East, regularly advising lenders within bidding consortia and offering deep expertise in utilities, district cooling, and waste-to-energy developments. Shane Wilson, who leads the practice, is noted for his experience across the full lifecycle of power and infrastructure projects, acting for sponsors, lenders, and government entities. The ‘excellent practitioner’ Chad Passlow is noted for his expertise in oil and gas and energy transition mandates.

Gowling WLG  fields an established Middle East projects practice spanning PPP, conventional and renewable energy, utilities, and social infrastructure, with notable strength in both conventional and Islamic project finance. Jonathan Brufal leads the practice and advises on all aspects of project finance and development, including key commercial agreements, such as PPAs and EPCs. Imran Mufti is widely regarded for his Islamic finance capabilities and continues to act for leading international banks in Sharia-compliant structures across the Middle East and Africa. Halima Ansari is also highlighted for her growing involvement across major project mandates.

Hadef & Partners advises on a wide range of energy and infrastructure projects, spanning conventional and renewable power, major water and wastewater schemes, and large-scale civil infrastructure. The firm is especially noted for its project finance capabilities, including Islamic structures, and its deep regulatory expertise, which frequently sees it instructed on high-profile mandates for government bodies and major developers. Practice head Catriona McDevitt leads on complex financing and development matters for sponsors, contractors, and financial institutions, while Alan Rodgers provides seasoned commercial and regulatory counsel.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP boasts a reputation in district cooling plant construction, waste-to-energy projects and other renewable energy infrastructure projects. The practice group is led by Sarosh Mewawalla, who heads the firm from Saudi Arabia and has been on the lender’s side of advisory regarding wastewater treatment plant project financing. Mewawalla also has a deep background of experience in the project financing sector. Phil Hanson is an active partner regarding the representation of lenders, borrowers, and sponsors.

 

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advises on major projects across the Gulf, Africa, and Asia, with particular strength in complex brownfield transactions and wide-ranging asset expertise. James Comyn, who divides his time between London and Dubai, is a trusted adviser to oil and gas companies on M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments. Martin A. Skehill adds further depth through his project finance and development practice. Former practice head Patricia Tiller departed the firm in 2025.

Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP draws on its integrated regional practice to advise across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects, spanning M&A, finance, development, and disputes. The practice is jointly led by Rustum Shah, a recognised name in project finance for financial institutions, Ron Nobbs, who brings extensive expertise in contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters, and Iwan Walters, who provides comprehensive support throughout the entire project lifecycle. Diwakar Agarwal continues to act in cross-sector M&A transactions, while Toufic Safie remains active in social infrastructure mandates.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP advises on a wide spectrum of major energy and infrastructure projects across the GCC, with a strong track record in power and water developments, including complex IPP and IWP mandates. The firm is also active across broader infrastructure, from ports and airports to transport and industrial redevelopment schemes. Thomas Wigley jointly leads the practice from Oman and is a trusted adviser to government entities, developers, and lenders on landmark mandates. Co-head Hasan Rahman brings deep experience in project development and commercial agreements.