Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is pleased to announce that project finance expert David Miles has joined the firm as a partner as part of the ongoing expansion of its global energy and infrastructure offering. Based in London, David will work closely with WFW Dubai. He was previously a partner at Linklaters.
David advises borrowers, sponsors, export credit agencies and procurers on complex cross-border financings in the energy and infrastructure sectors. His expertise encompasses project, leveraged and Islamic finance, as well as general lending, where he regularly acts for Asian, Middle Eastern, American and European clients.
WFW Global Energy Sector Head Henry Stewart commented: “With a proven track record advising clients on innovative, bespoke and award-winning deals, David represents a fantastic addition to our energy and infrastructure offering as we continue to expand our in-sector footprint across our international network. I’m delighted to welcome him to the firm”.
David added: “I’m excited to be joining a firm with such a long-standing finance pedigree. The strategic investments the firm has made in the energy and infrastructure sectors make it well placed to take advantage of the many opportunities in key regions such as the Middle East and I look forward to contributing to the continued development of the practice”.
