Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is a highly respected presence in the corporate energy market with particular experience in oil and gas issues. The energy group is well versed in advising on large-scale financings and both upstream and midstream M&A. The firm is also adept at handling a range of energy disputes, with a particular focus on investor-state arbitrations. It regularly represents major energy companies and private equity firms.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised Siccar Point Energy on its USD1.46 billion sale to Ithaca Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has great lawyers, both juniors and partners."
"Freshfields' advice and work output is always delivered on time, even against very tight timelines."
"The lawyers at Freshfields are very experienced and highly skilled."
"The firm has great lawyers, both juniors and partners."
"Freshfields' advice and work output is always delivered on time, even against very tight timelines."
"The lawyers at Freshfields are very experienced and highly skilled."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Pugh focuses his esteemed practice on the energy sector, representing clients in significant arbitration and litigation matters. He has considerable experience representing oil and gas majors in domestic and international disputes.
Graham Watson is head of the firm's global energy group and focuses his practice in the oil and gas space. He is regularly sought out by top players in the industry for his expert handling of A&D transactions.
"Graham is an accomplished and client-focused lawyer."
"He's very straightforward to deal with and gets to the chase."