Jonathan Blaney

A Year-End Insight into Energy & Climate Law

This special edition of Law Update, marking Al Tamimi & Company’s 35th anniversary, explores the evolving legal landscape of energy and climate law across the region.

As the Middle East prioritises sustainable growth, this edition examines key developments shaping the future of the sector. From the UAE’s Federal Law No. 11 of 2024 to advancements in green hydrogen, solar financing, and carbon capture technology, we spotlight the innovative strides and challenges defining this critical area.

We also go into Saudi Arabia’s initiatives to integrate carbon capture into its industrial expansion and Egypt’s AFRICARBONEX platform, which underscores the region’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive future.

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of legal excellence and forward-thinking insights, paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

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Biography

Jonathan is a senior member of the firm’s construction and real estate teams.

Jonathan’s practice focusses on transactional construction, infrastructure and energy agreements in respect of high value, complex projects. His clients include government entities, quasi-state entities, international contractors, subcontractors and energy providers, as well as oil & gas and clean energy groups.

Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, Jonathan worked at prominent UK and US international law firms advising on matters in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia Pacific.

Recent Experience

Advised Middle Eastern government entity on aspects of a USD multi-million social housing development scheme.
Advised quasi-state entity in respect of its EPC contract for the development of residential blocks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Assisted with advising the main contractor under the EPC contract for the original USD multibillion ‘kilometre high’ tower development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Advised the development arm of the Saudi Arabian government, in respect of a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project planned to be implemented in Mecca, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Advised Chinese main contractor under Design & Build and EPC contracts in respect of the development of various residential towers in the United Arab Emirates.
Advised Japanese main contractor under its construction contract in respect of the development of commercial and residential buildings in the United Arab Emirates.
Advised specialist glazing and façade subcontractor in respect of its contracts and their implementation on commercial and residential buildings around the Middle East.
Advised a quasi-Middle Eastern government entity in relation to AED multi-billion-dirham dispute under EPC contract concerning the construction of a large commercial mixed-use development.
Advised international joint venture participant and operator under an EPC contract in connection with the design, construction, testing and commissioning of the onshore element of the USD 38 billion LNG, LPG and condensate project in Asia Pacific.
Advised master developer in respect of dealings under its EPC contract with the main contractor in respect of a residential housing scheme.