Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : UK
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The London office of Bracewell is comprised of leading energy lawyers, and we have developed an offering that we believe is unique and beneficial to our clients. We focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, finance, project finance, project development, construction and dispute resolution. Our experienced team has acted on many of the largest and most high-profile energy transactions, projects, and disputes across the globe.
Oil and Gas
Bracewell is a recognised leading legal adviser to the oil and gas industry. We advise our oil and gas sector clients around the world on the acquisition, development, financing, dispute resolution and disposal of their oil and gas assets across the value chain.
Power and Renewables
Our London team features internationally recognized and experienced lawyers who are focused on all aspects of the power and renewables industry, from early-stage project development, through to project financing, acquisitions and disposals, regulation, market reform, and dispute resolution.
The Energy Transition
The energy sector is facing a period of rapid change. The global focus on climate change, and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) initiatives, is resulting in an evolution in the way in which society demands that its energy needs are met, and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. Bracewell is the only law firm in London solely dedicated to energy transactions, finance, projects and dispute resolution.
Chambers Review
Bracewell's London office has a renowned energy practice with a strong presence in the UK oil and gas market. The firm demonstrates particular strength in upstream oil and gas financing as well as the development of floating LNG projects. Its lawyers also regularly handle restructurings and a range of M&A work across the sector. Its clients include major financial institutions and energy companies, as well as private equity-backed new entrants. The firm's global reach extends to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. The team possesses additional dispute resolution capabilities, frequently appearing in energy-related High Court proceedings and arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Bracewell represented Savannah Energy in its acquisition of Exxon’s entire interest in the Doba oil field in Chad and its shareholding in the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline and floating storage and offloading vessel.
Strengths
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"The team can work under pressure and provide the support needed for its clients. The team has a high attention to detail and they're very meticulous."
"The team provides clear and considered advice."
"The firm has a good understanding of the objectives and issues."
"The team can work under pressure and provide the support needed for its clients. The team has a high attention to detail and they're very meticulous."
"The team provides clear and considered advice."
"The firm has a good understanding of the objectives and issues."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Jason Fox is widely regarded as a market leader for reserve-based lending financing mandates. He routinely acts for prominent clients in both the energy and banking sectors.
"Jason Fox is an industry leader."
Ben James operates an impressive international corporate practice advising oil and gas sector clients on the acquisition and sale of significant upstream and midstream assets. He has particular experience in Africa and the Middle East.
"Ben gets to the heart of the matter without over-lawyering. He's a really good, well-rounded transactional lawyer."
Darren Spalding regularly advises energy companies on the acquisition and sale of upstream oil and gas assets in Africa and North America. He possesses further experience in relation to the development of floating LNG projects.
"Darren understands the client's needs and is very experienced in M&A deals."
John Gilbert is respected for his adroit handling of contentious oil and gas matters, including disputes pertaining to payment issues and joint venture operations. He is also noted for his expertise in claims concerning renewable energy assets.
"John is a go-to partner in the UK for energy litigation and has a deep understanding of complexities of the sector."
Olivia Caddy is noted for her specialist expertise in reserve-based lending matters. She regularly advises on upstream oil and gas financings and refinancings, with a particular focus on transactions in francophone regions of Africa.
"Olivia is one of the most professional and pleasant lawyers I have ever encountered."
Alistair Calvert is an energy disputes lawyer with significant experience in litigation, mediations and international arbitrations. He primarily handles contentious matters in the upstream oil and gas space, with a particular focus on claims involving assets in Africa.
"Alistair has depth and breadth of experience and is great to work with."
Eimear Murphy is an oil and gas lawyer with a strong track record of handling cross-border reserve-based lending and acquisition financing transactions. Her clients include a number of high-profile borrowers and lenders.
"Eimar is very switched on and very responsive."
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