Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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Latham & Watkins handles a range of corporate and commercial issues for clients across the world in the oil and gas sphere. The team offers expertise across the full life cycle of a project, from exploration to post-production, and possesses a strong knowledge of regulatory issues in the sector. It is capable of handling disputes relating to a broad range of energy developments, including upstream, midstream and downstream matters. The firm's clients include financial institutions and notable oil and gas companies. The firm also offers complementary expertise in human rights and environmental matters to provide clients with comprehensive advice.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins advised TotalEnergies on the acquisition of UAE-based oil and gas assets including and Umm Lulu offshore oilfields, as well as a minority stake in Japan-based Cosmo E&P Abu Dhabi, from Compañía Española de Petróleos.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins has very thorough and competent knowledge in all aspects of energy, particularly in the emerging low-carbon sector."
"The Latham & Watkins team works really effectively. They help to establish practical solutions to get the work done and they are fast in reviewing documents."
"Latham provides unfailing support to the client, even over very busy periods."
"Latham & Watkins is high-quality across a range of disciplines."
"Latham & Watkins has very thorough and competent knowledge in all aspects of energy, particularly in the emerging low-carbon sector."
"The Latham & Watkins team works really effectively. They help to establish practical solutions to get the work done and they are fast in reviewing documents."
"Latham provides unfailing support to the client, even over very busy periods."
"Latham & Watkins is high-quality across a range of disciplines."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Tysoe frequently acts for oil majors and national oil companies on transactions concerning both domestic and international assets, with a focus on Africa and the Middle East. He is particularly adept at assisting with acquisitions, disposals and restructurings.
"Simon has really good technical oil and gas experience, especially in Africa."
"Simon is fantastic to work with. He is client-oriented and he gets deals done in record time."
"Simon is knowledgeable, calm and skilled at delivering advice and negotiating."
"Simon is very knowledgeable in his field and on an international level. He has a depth of expertise that is difficult to match."
Tom Bartlett is an oil and gas specialist who frequently assists with acquisition and financing of both upstream and downstream assets. He is highly adept at handling transactions with cross-border elements, including those in the Middle East and Europe.
Sam Newhouse is held in high regard for his strong M&A-focused practice. He regularly acts for oil majors and other energy companies on the acquisition and disposal of upstream and midstream oil and gas assets.
"Sam is very commercial and adaptable."
"Sam Newhouse is very good. He is on-the-ball and personable."
Evelyne Girio is counsel in the firm's London office and is dual-qualified in England and France. She is experienced handling significant energy acquisitions, disposals and private equity transactions spanning across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
"Evelyne is brilliant. She goes above and beyond to address anything we need."
"Evelyne is knowledgeable and supportive."
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