Michael Kim

Associate, Abu Dhabi
michael.kim@whitecase.com
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Biography

Overview

Michael Kim is an associate in the Project Development and Finance practice based in the UAE.

Michael has advised clients globally with a particular key focus on the Middle East and Australia and has extensive experience in managing project development, project finance and M&A transactions across energy, water and infrastructure industries.

Bars and Courts
New South Wales
Education
LLB
University of New South Wales
B. Commerce (Finance)
University of New South Wales
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
College of Law
Languages
English

Experience

Project Development and Finance
  • Representation of USAID and the Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation on the US$multi-billion Aqaba to Amman Water Desalination & Conveyance Project (formerly the Red Sea Dead Sea Project), the largest water generation scheme to be implemented in the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
  • Representation of Victorian Government on the structuring and development of the Suburban Rail Loop Project rail and tunneling project.
  • Representation of a client on the expansion of its cogeneration plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Representation of the lenders for Tilt Renewables' ~A$1.1 billion portfolio refinancing for 10+ renewable energy assets. This transaction was recognised as "Refinance Deal of the Year" by IJGlobal Asia-Pacific Awards 2023.
  • Representation of the lenders for Epic Energy's ~A$300 million portfolio refinancing of operational transmission pipelines and renewable power plants.
  • Representation of Bright Energy Investments on the ~A$500 million portfolio refinancing of three renewable energy assets.
  • Representation of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on multiple acquisitions in Australia, including for two battery projects and one windfarm.
  • Representation of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on developing a joint development agreement for offshore wind in South Korea.