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Transport, Energy & Revolving Synergy
The final Law Update of 2022 is here, and it’s packed full of articles. The double edition features two focus areas, first is a spotlight on Energy and Resources and second we feature a collection of articles on Transport and Logistics. The developments occurring in these sectors in the MENA region are unprecedented and our lawyers cover vast themes for you.
The Energy and Resources focus features topics such as diversifying energy resources, solar PV, mining in the Middle East, renewable energy and green hydrogen. From a transport perspective, we draw attention to the Bahrain metro project, discuss the challenges and remedies associated with the repossession of an aircraft, and there is advice on what to consider should a party vary the terms of a shipping contract.
This edition navigates you through updates from across jurisdictions such as, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE. Each article is timely and provides insights into legal issues and cases that are affecting these sectors across the region.
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Frank Lucente
Partner
Biography
Frank Lucente is a Partner in the Corporate Commercial practice of the Qatar office having previously worked in this field in Australia, Asia and the Middle East for over 25 years. Frank has had a wide exposure to all manner of corporate commercial transactions as well as having had experience in trusts and taxation.
Frank advises clients on most aspects of Corporate Commercial law and provides practical advice on business structures. He has dealt with all manner of business establishments and is quick to recognise particular concerns of clients and provide practical solutions in a timely manner.
Frank has acted for a number of clients including NYSE-Euronext, Thyssen-Krupp, GE Oil & Gas, Qatar Rail, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Chevron-Phillips, Msheireb Properties; Lufthansa, Fiat-Chrysler and Qatar Islamic Bank.
Recent Experience
- Advising NYSE-Euronext on the privatisation of the Qatar Exchange
- Advising Qatar Islamic Bank on the acquisition of a land rich company involved in the Lusail Golf precinct
- Advising Msheireb Properties (a Qatar Foundation subsidiary) on commercial aspects of development of Downtown Doha District
- Advising on a current listing on the Qatar Exchange
- Advising A significant Middle East transportation company on various commercial matters
Language(s)
- English
Education
1987 – Bachelor of Laws, University of Melbourne
1978 – Bachelor of Arts with Honours, La Trobe University
Admission
1988 – Supreme Court of Victoria
1988 – High Court of Australia
Practice(s)
Sector(s)
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