Biography

Maria is an associate in our Project Development & Finance team based in Riyadh and has advised sponsors on major projects across a broad range of sectors, including energy, transport, industrial and environmental infrastructure. Prior to joining the Project Development & Finance team, Maria gained experience in the Firm's International Arbitration practice.

Experience

Representative experience includes:

Representation of Saudi Aramco on the structuring and tendering of the Amiral Cogeneration ISPP project. The deal was recognized as "Deal of the Year – Market Impact Award" by IJGlobal 2024.

Representation of Bedaya Fund II L.P. (managed by Shorooq Partners Ltd) on its $20 million Series A funding round for Intelmatix, assessing key risks, compliance matters, and regulatory considerations.

Ongoing representation of client in the establishment of a world-class joint venture for the development and operation of an integrated waste management plant in Saudi Arabia.

Ongoing representation of client in respect of the procurement of a pumped hydro storage facility.

Representation of client in its development of a sulfur processing and exporting facility.

Representation of client on potential termination options and litigation risk exposure under multiple purchase orders and services agreement frameworks.

General legal advice to client on litigation risk exposure relating to the restructuring of brand ownership across different jurisdictions.

General legal advice to client on the establishment and structuring of an investment vehicle for a major real estate development project in Saudi Arabia.

Professional Highlights

Colombia
LLM
University of London
Post Graduate Diploma in Law
University of London
Post Graduate Law Certificate
University of London
LLB

Universidad Libre Bogota

English
Spanish
Dutch

Service areas