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Mukund is a senior associate in the Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Group in London. Mukund's practice focuses on power, oil and gas and mining and metals. He has extensive experience in advising sponsors, developers, utilities and lenders on international projects, project financings and acquisitions within these sectors.

Representative transactions include:

Power

Representation of International Power and Endesa in relation to a joint venture to develop a new 830 MW combined-cycle gas fired power project in Portugal and representation of ElecGas SA in project documentation including a long-term tolling contract.
Representation of the project company on nuclear fuel and heavy water supply related agreements connected with the development of a nuclear power plant in Europe.
Representation of the GMR Group in its US$1.1 billion acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Intergen NV (involving multiple generation assets across several jurisdictions).
Representation of Eskom in connection with multiple programs to secure additional generation capacity from independent power producers in South Africa.
Representation of the lender group on nuclear liability related matters connected with EDF's acquisition of British Energy's nuclear assets.
Representation of the lenders in the project financing of a 13 MW hydro power project in Uganda.
Representation of Government owned utilities in the selection of a developer for a 2 x 500 MW coal fired thermal power plant and related international competitive bidding process.

Oil and Gas

Representation of Nord Stream AG in connection with the construction and financing of Phase I of the Nord Stream gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea.
Representation of Brass LNG in connection with the project financing of a US$ 6 billion LNG project in Nigeria, West Africa.
Representation of a national oil company in connection with the development of standard form gas sale agreements, master spot sale agreements and related contracts.
Representation on an international oil and gas major on the acquisition of a participating interest in an oil producing asset in West Asia.
Representation on an international oil and gas major on the acquisition of an interest in a profit center linked to an LNG train in the Middle East.
Representation of an independent power producer on gas offtake arrangements with a regasification company and gas distributor in Singapore.
Representation of a national oil company in connection with the upstream oil and gas legal and regulatory framework applicable in the United Kingdom continental shelf.
Representation of an Asian pipeline network operator on gas quality balancing arrangements with multiple users.

Mining and Metals

Representation of an international mining concern with the multi-billion dollar development and financing of a large copper and gold deposit in Asia, including in relation to power and concentrate offtake arrangements.
Representation of an international metals and mining major in connection with the possible acquisition of the bauxite and alumina business of a large mining company based in the Americas.
Representation of a South Asian conglomerate in connection with the development and financing of an aluminum smelter to be located in South East Asia and on related power arrangements.
Representation of an international metals and mining major in connection with its proposed joint venture with a Middle Eastern mining company to develop an integrated mine-to-metal project in the Middle East.
Representation of a ferro-products distributor in connection with short term marketing agreements.
Representation of lenders in connection with the financing of a European coal mine.

Other representations

Representation of Egypt Basic Industries Corporation on the project financing of the US$539 million EBIC ammonia plant in Egypt.

	Mukund Dhar
Download vCard Expertise Project Finance India Power Oil & Gas Mining and Metals	Associate London T: + 44 20 7532 2379 F: + 44 20 7532 1001 E: *Practice Experience* Mukund is a senior associate in the Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Group in London. Mukund's practice focuses on power, oil and gas and mining and metals. He has extensive experience in advising sponsors, developers, utilities and lenders on international projects, project financings and acquisitions within these sectors. Representative transactions include: Power Representation of International Power and Endesa in relation to a joint venture to develop a new 830 MW combined-cycle gas fired power project in Portugal and representation of ElecGas SA in project documentation including a long-term tolling contract. Representation of the project company on nuclear fuel and heavy water supply related agreements connected with the development of a nuclear power plant in Europe. Representation of the GMR Group in its US$1.1 billion acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Intergen NV (involving multiple generation assets across several jurisdictions). Representation of Eskom in connection with multiple programs to secure additional generation capacity from independent power producers in South Africa. Representation of the lender group on nuclear liability related matters connected with EDF's acquisition of British Energy's nuclear assets. Representation of the lenders in the project financing of a 13 MW hydro power project in Uganda. Representation of Government owned utilities in the selection of a developer for a 2 x 500 MW coal fired thermal power plant and related international competitive bidding process. Oil and Gas Representation of Nord Stream AG in connection with the construction and financing of Phase I of the Nord Stream gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea. Representation of Brass LNG in connection with the project financing of a US$ 6 billion LNG project in Nigeria, West Africa. Representation of a national oil company in connection with the development of standard form gas sale agreements, master spot sale agreements and related contracts. Representation on an international oil and gas major on the acquisition of a participating interest in an oil producing asset in West Asia. Representation on an international oil and gas major on the acquisition of an interest in a profit center linked to an LNG train in the Middle East. Representation of an independent power producer on gas offtake arrangements with a regasification company and gas distributor in Singapore. Representation of a national oil company in connection with the upstream oil and gas legal and regulatory framework applicable in the United Kingdom continental shelf. Representation of an Asian pipeline network operator on gas quality balancing arrangements with multiple users. Mining and Metals Representation of an international mining concern with the multi-billion dollar development and financing of a large copper and gold deposit in Asia, including in relation to power and concentrate offtake arrangements. Representation of an international metals and mining major in connection with the possible acquisition of the bauxite and alumina business of a large mining company based in the Americas. Representation of a South Asian conglomerate in connection with the development and financing of an aluminum smelter to be located in South East Asia and on related power arrangements. Representation of an international metals and mining major in connection with its proposed joint venture with a Middle Eastern mining company to develop an integrated mine-to-metal project in the Middle East. Representation of a ferro-products distributor in connection with short term marketing agreements. Representation of lenders in connection with the financing of a European coal mine. Other representations Representation of Egypt Basic Industries Corporation on the project financing of the US$539 million EBIC ammonia plant in Egypt. *Bars and Courts* England and Wales Bar Council of Delhi *Education* BA/LLB, (Hons), National Law School of India University, Bangalore, 2003 *Languages* English Hindi Kashmiri *Citizenship* India	News & Media White & Case Advises on €7.4 Billion Nord Stream Pipelines White & Case Advises on Largest Energy Acquisition by an Indian Company More...