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White & Case Wins Six Deal of Year Awards from Project Finance International

London, January 22, 2010 ... Global law firm White & Case LLP is has won six Deal of the Year awards from Project Finance International for the Firm's global work within the project finance sector. These recent award wins acknowledge some of the Firm's most innovative and impressive projects that were closed in 2009 and demonstrates the market leading position the practice has in the project finance sector.

The Project Finance International Awards dinner was held on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 at The Hilton, Park Lane in London.

Project Finance International Awards 2009:

European Gas Deal of the Year 2009 - Nord Stream: Advising the sponsors on the construction and financing of the €7 billion 1,200 km gas pipeline project which runs from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea and the exclusive economic zones of Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany.
European Power Deal of the Year 2009 - Belwind: Advising the EIB as lender on the €300 million financing of the construction and operation of the first phase of an offshore wind farm in Belgium.
Gulf Power Deal of the Year 2009 - Shuweihat 2: Advising ADWEA on the US$2.6 billion IWPP project in Abu Dhabi.
Middle Eastern Power Deal of the Year 2009 - Rabigh: Advising the lenders to the US$2.5 billion oil fired IPP power project in Saudi Arabia, the first fully Chinese EPC-backed IPP in the Middle East.
Middle Eastern PPP Deal of the Year 2009 - Zayed: Advising the lenders on the US$1 billion construction and financing of the Zayed University PPP project in Abu Dhabi, the largest infrastructure PPP in the Middle East thus far.
Americas Deal of the Year 2009 - Odebrecht drill ships: Advising the lenders on the US$1.6 billion financing for the construction of two drill ships in Brazil.

"We are pleased to have been recognised globally for our role on the winning deals, especially in London where we had teams on all six recognised deals," comments Philip Stopford, Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance for Western Europe, Middle East and Africa, White & Case. "We have worked hard for our clients, meeting their needs and continuing to achieve successful results despite the challenges faced during 2009."

White & Case's EIPAF practice in London operates in a number of emerging markets and has more than 64 lawyers, and 14 partners, including recent partner promotions Saul Daniel and Simela Karasavidis.

About White & Case
White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with lawyers in 36 offices in 25 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices.

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Expertise Project Finance Lawyers H. Philip T. Stopford Saul Daniel Simela Karasavidis Locations London	White & Case Wins Six Deal of Year Awards from Project Finance International London, January 22, 2010 ... Global law firm White & Case LLP is has won six Deal of the Year awards from Project Finance International for the Firm's global work within the project finance sector. These recent award wins acknowledge some of the Firm's most innovative and impressive projects that were closed in 2009 and demonstrates the market leading position the practice has in the project finance sector. The Project Finance International Awards dinner was held on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 at The Hilton, Park Lane in London. Project Finance International Awards 2009: European Gas Deal of the Year 2009 - Nord Stream: Advising the sponsors on the construction and financing of the €7 billion 1,200 km gas pipeline project which runs from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea and the exclusive economic zones of Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Germany. European Power Deal of the Year 2009 - Belwind: Advising the EIB as lender on the €300 million financing of the construction and operation of the first phase of an offshore wind farm in Belgium. Gulf Power Deal of the Year 2009 - Shuweihat 2: Advising ADWEA on the US$2.6 billion IWPP project in Abu Dhabi. Middle Eastern Power Deal of the Year 2009 - Rabigh: Advising the lenders to the US$2.5 billion oil fired IPP power project in Saudi Arabia, the first fully Chinese EPC-backed IPP in the Middle East. Middle Eastern PPP Deal of the Year 2009 - Zayed: Advising the lenders on the US$1 billion construction and financing of the Zayed University PPP project in Abu Dhabi, the largest infrastructure PPP in the Middle East thus far. Americas Deal of the Year 2009 - Odebrecht drill ships: Advising the lenders on the US$1.6 billion financing for the construction of two drill ships in Brazil. "We are pleased to have been recognised globally for our role on the winning deals, especially in London where we had teams on all six recognised deals," comments Philip Stopford, Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance for Western Europe, Middle East and Africa, White & Case. "We have worked hard for our clients, meeting their needs and continuing to achieve successful results despite the challenges faced during 2009." White & Case's EIPAF practice in London operates in a number of emerging markets and has more than 64 lawyers, and 14 partners, including recent partner promotions Saul Daniel and Simela Karasavidis. About White & Case White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with lawyers in 36 offices in 25 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices. Contact: Ian Kitts EMEA Media Relations & Corporate Communications Manager Phone: +44 (0) 207 532 2857 Email: Erica Howard Media Relations Executive Phone: +44 (0) 207 532 2852 Email: