Hunton Andrews Kurth has augmented its energy and infrastructure practice with the addition of Ayesha Waheed and Seyfi Can Kandemir as partners, bolstering its capabilities in London. This strategic move is expected to enhance the firm’s service offerings in the areas of infrastructure, liquefied natural gas, mining, renewable energy, and thermal power sectors.
Waheed and Kandemir bring significant experience representing developers, commercial banks, international development finance institutions, and export credit agencies. Their focus on emerging markets aligns well with Hunton Andrews Kurth’s expanding global practice, according to the firm’s announcement.
Both partners transitioned from Morgan Lewis & Bockius, further reflecting the competitive landscape for top legal talent in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The acquisition is poised to strengthen Hunton Andrews Kurth’s ability to service complex transactions and projects across diverse markets.
(For more details, read the full article on Bloomberg Law.)