Projects: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
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Provided by Bracewell LLP
Bracewell has one of the largest and most experienced projects teams in the world. Our lawyers have played leading roles at every stage in the procurement, structuring, development, financing, operations purchase and sale of major infrastructure projects in the United States and in significant markets globally.
Clients rely on Bracewell to help them achieve their most ambitious goals. Many of these projects are unique, innovative or first-of-their-kind.
Bracewell is unmatched in its ability to provide a comprehensive offering for projects in or related to the energy sector given the significant number of Bracewell lawyers who are focused in each aspects of this sector. Being dedicated to energy, our team possesses an unparalleled knowledge of:
- energy markets;
- key legal and commercial issues facing clients; and
- how best to address those issues to allow our clients to efficiently execute on project financing in an increasingly challenging environment.
Chambers Review
Bracewell LLP has a skilled oil and gas practice that is frequently seen on upstream and midstream asset development. One of its major strengths is gas and liquids pipeline finance and construction. The firm is also competent on downstream projects covering refineries and petrochemical facilities. The firm regularly handles the sale and acquisition of portfolios and single asset renewable energy projects. The firm has further capabilities in the PPP space handling projects such as schools, highways and higher education utilities.
Work Highlights
- Bracewell LLP represented Phillips 66 in the formation of a joint venture with Bluewater Texas Terminal to develop an offshore deep water port project in the Port of Corpus Christi.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Bracewell attorneys are responsive, commercial and thoughtful."
"The firm possesses deep talent at both the partner and associate level. Its market knowledge is invaluable."
"The Bracewell attorneys are responsive, commercial and thoughtful."
"The firm possesses deep talent at both the partner and associate level. Its market knowledge is invaluable."
Notable Practitioners
Danielle Varnell is sought out by industry clients for her skilled representation in the sale and acquisition of wind, solar and battery storage projects. She has additional strength in project development.
"Danielle understands big picture issues and can recall facts and precedents. She is an incredible advocate."
"Her strengths include industry knowledge and an ability to navigate novel and complex commercial issues."
Highly regarded for his oil and gas industry expertise, Alan Rafte frequently handles high-value and complex project financing for prominent sector clients. He also advises on development aspects of upstream and midstream projects.
"Alan is very responsive, knowledgeable and a creative problem-solver."
Fernando Rodriguez-Marin has deep experience representing lenders and investors in the bid process and the financing of PPP projects in the US. He has notable expertise in developments in the transportation sector.
"Fernando has strong knowledge in the P3 sector."
Nicolai Sarad has particular strengths advising on the PPP financing and development of large road projects alongside his broader infrastructure expertise.
"Nicolai is able to advise across the full spectrum of legal and transactional matters."