Expertise
We advise in all areas of commercial law and specialise in advising clients on oil, gas, and energy related matters as well as in the field of investment.
We offer practical advice and support for foreign clients operating in the Republic of Yemen, including working with US AID, UK DFID and UNDP.
Oil & Gas
The firm currently represents the largest oil producing companies operating in Yemen.
We are exclusive advisors of the first Liquid Natural Gas Project in the country, the largest industrial project in the history of Yemen.
Shipping
The firm are exclusive legal advisors for a number of Protection and Indemnity Clubs as well as prominent shipping lines.
We efficiently handled, negotiated and released the M/T Limburg that was subject to an attack off the Al-Shihr Marine Oil Terminal.
Banking, Insurance
& Finance
& Finance
The firm successfully represented a number of leading banks as well as the International Finance Corporation.
We advised the Liquid Natural Gas Project on a US$2.8 billion loan facility to finance the construction of its multi-billion dollar new LNG plant, representing the largest ever limited recourse financing of a project in Yemen.
Joint Ventures & Project
Development Agreements
Development Agreements
The firm negotiates and executes Joint Venture Agreements and Project Development Agreements to leading authorities.
We have provided support to the General Investment Authority with several Joint Venture and Project Development agreements ranging in value from 250 million to 1.2 billion dollars.
Construction
The firm advises on all areas of construction legal work. We have supported companies on the construction of major industrial oil and gas facilities including the Masila Central Processing Facility and the Al-Shihr Marine Oil Terminal.
Mining
The firm has advised a number of mining companies on matters.
We are proud to have drafted the first Exploitation Contract for the first and only mine that recently opened in the country.
Investment
The firm advises on all aspects of investment in Yemen, to both state owned and private sector companies. We are the exclusive legal advisor of the state owned Property Development and Investment Company.
Commercial
