Almiro Clere
About Almiro Clere
Almiro Clere is a Senior Associate at King & Spalding in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in advising on complex project documentation and has been involved in significant offshore wind farm projects across the Asia-Pacific region.
Work at King & Spalding
Almiro Clere serves as a Senior Associate at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he focuses on providing legal advice related to complex project documentation and construction law. His work involves advising key stakeholders on various project finance matters, leveraging his extensive experience in the sector.
Previous Experience at Clifford Chance
Before joining King & Spalding, Clere worked at Clifford Chance as a Senior Associate (Projects Lawyer) from 2020 to 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. During his tenure, he was part of the core construction team that advised on the first generation of offshore wind farms in the Asia-Pacific region. His responsibilities included managing tender processes and seabed lease agreements.
Legal Counsel Roles
Clere has held several legal counsel positions, including a role at JERA Co., Inc. as Legal Counsel in the Strategic Legal Unit from 2021 to 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. He also worked at Diamond Gas International Pte Ltd as Legal Counsel (Secondee) from 2018 to 2019 in Singapore. These roles contributed to his understanding of internal commercial pressures and decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Almiro Clere holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also studied Economics at the Prague University of Economics and Business as part of a student exchange program in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in advising on complex EPC turnkey arrangements and various major project documentation.
Achievements in Project Documentation
Clere has extensive experience in advising on complex project documentation, including EPC, D&C, DBO, EPCM, MCA, Multi-Stage Contracts, and PPP arrangements. His involvement in these areas demonstrates his capability in navigating the intricacies of project finance and construction law, making him a valuable asset to his clients and stakeholders.