Stephanie Hawes is an associate in the Dubai office and a member of the Finance Department. She primarily advises sponsors, lenders, contractors, and governments on energy and infrastructure project finance matters.

Stephanie's experience includes advising:

  • Multiple regulatory projects resulting in new regulatory frameworks across various sectors including infrastructure and energy
  • The lenders to a bidder in relation to a PPP for a residential compound in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • The lead developer of a submarine fiber optic cable system
  • A Government entity on the procurement of port concessions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • An entity on the project document elements of its restructuring in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Various construction contacts for a Government entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • A sponsor on its bid for the operation and maintenance of Dubai Metro*
  • Sponsors in relation to pre-bid advice for a PPP for the operation of buses in the UAE*
  • A sponsor on its bid for wave 1 of a schools PPP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a potential bid for wave 2*
  • Sponsors on their bid for the Saudi Aramco Housing PPP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia*
  • Lenders to a consortium bidding for the Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO Cat B) solar PV PPP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia*
  • The government procurer on a transport PPP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia*
  • A sponsor on its bid for an industrial infrastructure PPP in Sabah Al Ahmad City, Kuwait*
  • A sponsor on its bid for the Al Kharsaah solar PV PPP in Qatar*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • England and Wales (Solicitor)

Education

  • BA (Law), University of Westminster, 2013
    First Class Honours
  • LPC (Distinction), University of Westminster, 2013