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Paul de Cordova

Partner
Dubai
+971.4.427.2704
Fax +971.4.427.5225

Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • Law Society Final Exams, Chester College of Law, 1982
  • B.A., Liverpool John Moores University, 1981
  • Biography Overview
  • Additional Background
  • Representative Work

Paul de Cordova is a partner in the firm's Dubai office. He focuses his practice on corporate/commercial matters with particular concentration in the development and financing of energy, transportation, and general infrastructure projects.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Mr. de Cordova practiced as a partner with an international law firm in its London, Tokyo, and Dubai offices.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • Law Society of England and Wales

Speaking Engagements

  • Gas Arabia, Abu Dhabi: 2006 (Chair)
  • Meed Power & Water Workshop, Abu Dhabi: 2007
  • Gas Arabia Conference, Dubai: 2008 (Chair)
  • Client Briefings (Force Majeure, LNG Trading & Storage): 2006-2008
  • Bahrain Petroleum Company Workshop (DPSA Contracts): 2007
  • IRR Hospital Build Middle East Conference, Dubai 2009
  • Representing the contractor in relation to the US$3.4 billion Dubai metro project.
  • Representing the contractors on the US$250 million Palm Jumeirah monorail project, Dubai.
  • Representing the foreign partner in a joint venture with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority for a diamond grading business based in the DMCC.
  • Representing the foreign partner on the creation of a major oil & gas sector joint venture based in Abu Dhabi.
  • Representing a number of foreign companies in relation to the establishment of subsidiaries and branches in various locations throughout the GCC.
  • Representing a US educational institute in relation to its establishment in Dubai.
  • Representing a global operator of prisons and detention centers in relation to the development and operation of facilities in the GCC.
  • Representing a U.K. public company on the acquisition of the shareholding of its joint venture partner in a Japanese joint venture.
  • Representing a pharmaceuticals company on the secondary listing of global depositary receipts on the Dubai International Financial Exchange.
  • Representing the commercial banks in relation to a major integrated power and water project in the UAE.
  • Representing the developers on a number of public private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects in the roads, education and healthcare sectors in the United Kingdom.
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