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Sam Ridge

Associate

Sam Ridge

Associate

Contact
CMS (UAE) LLP
Level 15 Burj Daman
Dubai International Financial Centre
Burj Daman
PO Box 506873
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Languages English
Energy & Climate Change

Sam is an Associate in the Energy & Infrastructure team in Dubai. Prior to qualification, relevant experience includes working in EPC (Power Projects) in London and EPC in the UAE (Projects). 

This experience includes working on international renewable energy projects (particularly solar and wind projects) across the Middle East and Europe, spanning legal tendering, client advice for public and private entities, and legal documentation. Sam has also worked on utilities regulation in the Middle East and Europe, in addition to assisting with international oil & gas due diligence and documentation drafting. 

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Relevant experience

  • Saudi Power Procurement Company on its Round 4 procurement of solar and wind capacity at the pre-bid submission stage. Additionally assistance provided in relation to the Round 3 legal documentation.  
  • European Bank of Reconstruction and Development with the legal documentation behind the implementation of solar and wind auctions in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
  • Apple on energy sustainability and regulations in the UAE.
  • National Grid with regulatory and licensing support.
  • Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) in relation to its activities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
  • A confidential client in relation to due diligence of the Moroccan energy market.
  • Legal documentation and research behind offshore windfarm projects in the United Kingdom, and across the EU.
  • A confidential client on solar Power Purchase Agreement legal documentation.
  • A confidential client on an Agency Agreement between a Chinese entity and a UAE entity.
  • A confidential client in relation to electricity supply agreements and supporting legal documentation.
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Memberships & Roles

  • Solicitors Regulatory Authority.
  • Dubai Legal Affairs Department.
  • The Law Society of England and Wales.
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Education

  • 2020 – Legal Practice Course with Masters of Sciences in Law, Business and Management, University of Law (Moorgate Campus), London.
  • 2019 – Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law (Exeter Campus), Exeter.
  • 2018 – Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History, University of Exeter, Exeter.
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Infrastructure & Projects

Sam is an Associate in the Energy & Infrastructure team in Dubai. He has worked in EPC (Power Projects) and Real Estate (Planning) in London and also in EPC in the UAE (Projects). 

This experience includes working on commercial infrastructure projects in relation to education, healthcare, and renewable energy projects (in particular solar and wind) across the Middle East and Europe. This work primarily focuses on Public Private Partnership (“PPP”) Projects and tendering in relation to public bodies.
 

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Relevant experience

  • The Abu Dhabi Investment Office on education infrastructure tendering.
  • The Asian Development Bank on the Ministry of Public Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s Request for Qualification in relation to the PPP project to design, build, finance and maintain school buildings in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  • Etihad Rail on the creation of a new railway between KSA and Oman.
  • A confidential client in relation to the tendering process for the financing, procuring and delivery of depots, rolling stock and intelligent transportation systems, operation and maintenance of a bus fleet, in Madinah, KSA.
  • The legal documentation and research behind the Chelsea Barracks development in Belgravia whereby CMS helped, among other aspects, to deliver 423 new homes and a leisure centre, involving the Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company.
  • Saudi Power Procurement Company on its Round 4 procurement of solar and wind capacity at the pre-bid submission stage. Additionally assistance provided in relation to the Round 3 legal documentation.  
  • A confidential client in relation to an EPC Contract relating to a Tail Gas Treatment Desulphurisation Project in KSA.
  • The Red Sea Development Company in respect of freight and warehousing services in KSA.
  • A confidential client in relation to a design, supply, delivery, erection, connection, carrying out, completion, testing and defect rectification subcontract relating to NEOM, KSA. Particular work related to the anti-forced labour and child labour policies. 
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Memberships & Roles

  • Solicitors Regulatory Authority.
  • Dubai Legal Affairs Department.
  • The Law Society of England and Wales.
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Education

  • 2020 – Legal Practice Course with Masters of Sciences in Law, Business and Management, University of Law (Moorgate Campus), London.
  • 2019 – Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law (Exeter Campus), Exeter.
  • 2018 – Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History, University of Exeter, Exeter.
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Expertise

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18/04/2024
Renewable energy in Saudi Arabia
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Expert Guide Energy & Climate Change
11/03/2024
Introduction of New Federal Law on Regulation of PPPs
Introduction On 1st December 2023 in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Federal Law No.12/2023 – On the Regulation of the Partnership Between the Public and Private Sectors (the “New PPP Law”)...
Law-Now
07/12/2023
COP28 Update – 7 December 2023
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Law-Now Energy & Climate Change
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Sustainable Infrastructure in the UAE – Top 8 before COP28 mini series
Sustainable and energy efficient infrastructure is essential for achieving ambitious carbon neutrality goals on a global scale. In 2018, the buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of final...
Law-Now Infrastructure & Projects
29/11/2023
COP28 Ahead: Carbon Capture, (Utilisation) and Storage
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Law-Now Energy & Climate Change
22/11/2023
COP28 Ahead: Wave Energy - The Next Wave of Renewable Energy
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Law-Now Energy & Climate Change
16/11/2023
Sustainable Aviation Fuels – The Journey Towards Sustainable Aviation
In 2022, the aviation industry accounted for approximately 2% of global CO2 emissions and nearly 800Mt of carbon dioxide. Decarbonisation remains a major challenge for the aviation industry and  sustainable...
Law-Now Energy & Climate Change
02/11/2023
COP 28 Ahead: Hydrogen Ambitions in MENA
During COP28, the fourth annual Hydrogen Transition Summit will be held to examine: (i) increasing hydrogen production; (ii) mobilising finance and de-risking investment for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen...
Law-Now Energy & Climate Change