Working with HFI provides key advantages and differentiators for clients:-

  • Hugh Fraser, our founder and Managing Partner, is the former global Group Head of Legal of John Wood Group PLC (Wood.), one of the world's leading energy services businesses; the former MENA region Managing Partner of the Andrews Kurth Kenyon law firm from Houston USA; a member of the Global Scot network; a Global Ambassador of the Energy Industries Council, the UK's largest energy trade association; 

  • HFI specialises in advanced energy and technology and know-how ventures in the MENA region, combining a deep knowledge of the energy sector, its technology and its players in the region; 

  • HFI has an extensive network of clients and industry connections, allowing cross-over of experience, opportunities and mutual introductions; 

  • HFI has a proven track record of over 20 years of supporting successful business expansion ventures in the MENA region – we also have the experience to advise on the key elements which lead to success, underperformance or failure;

  • We provide a comprehensive planning and implementation service, combining specialist integrated legal, consulting, contracts and corporate services on an end-to-end  'turnkey' basis; and 

  • HFI has a total commitment to strong business ethics and ESG principles in line with best international practice including confidentiality and conflicts of interest compliance.