Watson Farley & Williams joins the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) as a partner member, leveraging their respective strengths and expertise in supporting the growth of the clean energy industry in the MENA region.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, – May 23, 2023 – The Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) is pleased to announce that Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has joined the CEBC as Partner members.
The CEBC is a non-profit organisation committed to advancing clean energy, including renewables, energy efficiency, clean hydrogen, energy storage, future mobility and solutions for the environmental sector. Founded in 2012, the CEBC creates a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, share information, and collaborate on projects aimed at promoting clean energy across the MENA region.
WFW is a leading international law firm specialising in the energy sector, including renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and infrastructure. The firm has extensive experience advising clients on the legal aspects of clean energy projects, including project development, offtake, financing, M&A, and regulatory matters.
WFW becoming a member of the CEBC will enable both organisations to leverage their respective strengths and expertise in supporting the growth of the clean energy industry in the MENA region. CEBC’s extensive network and industry experience in the clean energy sector, combined with WFW’s legal expertise, will provide a unique and valuable platform for stakeholders to collaborate on the development and implementation of clean energy projects.
Commenting on WFW joining as members, Dr. Nasser Saidi, Founder & Chairman of the CEBC, said, “We are delighted that Watson Farley & Williams ME has joined us as a Partner member. The combination of the CEBC’s expertise in the clean energy sector and WFW’s legal experience will enable us to support the development of clean energy projects in the region.”
“Our membership of CEBC will leverage our respective strengths to promote the adoption of clean energy across the MENA region. Our experience of regulatory and legal considerations relating to clean energy projects, combined with the CEBC’s network and knowledge of the sector, will enable us to provide comprehensive support to our clients in the region. We are delighted to join forces as a Partner member.” Mhairi Main Garcia at WFW, added.
By joining the CEBC as Partner members, WFW underscores the growing importance of clean energy in the MENA region and highlights firm’s commitment to sustainability and to advancing this important sector.
About the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC)
The Middle East Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote the use of clean energy technologies such as renewables, energy efficiency, smart grid, energy storage, and other solutions in the environmental sector. In 2008, a group of prominent institutions, companies, and individuals recognized the potential for a clean energy revolution in the MENA region and established CEBC as a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, information, and collaborate on projects. CEBC aims to facilitate dialogue between the public and private sectors to develop policies and regulations that will drive the implementation of clean energy across the MENA region.
About Watson Farley & Williams
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is an international law firm that specializes in advising on complex transactions and disputes, leveraging local knowledge and an integrated international network. It has a strong sector focus, combining its technical excellence with deep industry knowledge across energy, transport, and associated infrastructure. WFW’s business’s primary objective is to assist its clients in achieving their goals by partnering with them to overcome present and future challenges. The company’s values revolve around the development of deep and long-lasting relationships externally and internally, characterized by respect, sharing, communication, and integrity.
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