We provide comprehensive advice to joint ventures, developers, procurers, and lenders involved in large-scale infrastructure and natural resource projects, including ports, water treatment plants, pipelines, roads, airports, and telecommunication networks.
Our experience also extends to advising on mining licenses and concessions, with a strong focus on both upstream and downstream operations. Additionally, we offer guidance on the environmental aspects related to these projects.
We have significant experience in advising on Public-Private Partnership ("PPP") models, including build-own-operate ("BOO") and build-own-operate-transfer ("BOOT") projects.
Notable Matters
- Advised on various large-scale construction and infrastructure projects under the FIDIC scheme.
- Provided guidance on the legal and regulatory framework governing the award of exploratory and mining concessions.
- Assisted with the establishment of a 50 MW Waste-to-Energy ("WTE") project sponsored by a US-based development authority.
- Advised on financing and the development of cross-border infrastructure projects, including gas pipelines and electricity interconnections.
- Provided legal counsel on construction and development projects worth millions in a variety of locations.
- Advised on the regulatory framework regarding electricity sector laws for cross-border projects.
- Represented a client in a trial regarding a construction negligence claim relating to the collapse of a flyover bridge.
- Advised on the award of a concession for a major port terminal.
- Provided advice on clean development mechanisms ("CDM") and carbon financing.
- Guided on the development of educational infrastructure under a PPP model, including conducting due diligence and preparing project documents.
- Assisted in the development of nationwide telecommunications and fiber optic infrastructure through a significant project financing arrangement.
- Provided legal counsel on the development of a telecommunications infrastructure project under a BOT model.
- Acted as project counsel for the development of a water-based mud plant in an oilfield, advising on project documents, financing, and agreements.
- Advised on the establishment of joint ventures and acquisition of shares in mining companies, including setting up a multi-kiln lime processing plant in a free zone.
- Conducted detailed due diligence in connection with the acquisition of a government-owned stake in a mining company and advised on investment structuring.
- Advised on project financing for the development of a sugar refinery in an industrial port.
- Assisted in financing facilities for a project involving integrated conventional and Islamic project finance.
- Advised on structuring the supply of key project components under a BOOT model and preparing contract documents.
- Acted for a government in ICC arbitrations related to disputes over the construction and development of major infrastructure projects.
- Advised on claims and potential actions related to the design, construction, and development of a major infrastructure project in a GCC country.
- Advised a South Asian government and a provincial government on an ICSID dispute related to the termination of a mining concession.
- Assisted a South Asian government regarding the annulment of an ICSID award from a rental power project.
- Provided legal advice on geothermal contract management for a Middle Eastern government.