Bracewell LLP, Projects & Energy | Chambers Global Profile

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Bracewell's London and Dubai offices focus on emerging economies such as those in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, as well as the more developed markets of the UK and continental Europe. During the course of the last year, Bracewell has advised on a range of impressive matters, including:

the acquisition of Lekela Power, a multi-award winning deal, the largest M&A transaction for a portfolio of operating renewable assets across Africa
advising Egyptian Refining Company (Takrir) S.A.E. in relation to a major restructuring of its senior loan facilities
representing Westa Solar on the financing of a series of portfolios of mini-grid solar projects located in northern Nigeria
advising Maamba Collieries on restructuring its power offtake arrangements with the state utility company, ZESCO
acting for Botswana Power Corporation on the development, connection and transmission arrangements for the proposed 100-MW Tati solar PV IPP in Botswana
advising Qalaa Holdings and Egyptian Company for Solid Waste Recycling on the development of a sustainable aviation fuel project in Egypt

In addition to its core oil and gas practice, the award-winning office is at the forefront of developments in renewable energy and sustainability. 2023 proved to be yet another standout year for the growing energy transition practice, as the London office worked on a number of high-profile and first-of-a-kind transactions across the wind, solar, battery storage and carbon capture industries.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Africa-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The London office of Bracewell is well known for its comprehensive and wide-ranging energy practice, which has longstanding capabilities in oil and gas. The firm's lawyers are regularly mandated on transactions relating to hydrocarbon assets in Western, Central and Eastern Africa. The team is well reputed for its handling of upstream deals, including interest and asset acquisitions, as well as assisting with corporate and debt restructuring. It is further well equipped to handle contentious proceedings arising from energy projects.

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Work Highlights

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A Bracewell team advised the senior lenders, represented by Citibank and The Standard Bank of South Africa, on the finance package for Seplat Energy's acquisition of a stake in Mobil Producing Nigeria from ExxonMobil.

Strengths

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"The beauty of working with Bracewell is that we are able to benefit from significant partner time but they also know when to include junior members to ensure there is a seamless but efficient closing."