Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Norton Rose Fulbright continues to advise on a host of complex power, renewables and oil and gas matters. The firm holds a commanding position within the renewables market, acting for borrowers and lenders in connection to some of the largest projects in the sector, particularly those relating to offshore wind. Its lawyers additionally assist with major solar projects, as well as waste-to-energy and battery storage developments. The firm regularly undertakes transactional work, including M&A and financings, in the oil and gas sector. It also has the capability to advise on the construction and operation of LPG infrastructure, LNG terminals and LNG-to-power plants. The team operates on an international basis with particular strength in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It also fields an established energy disputes practice. The firm's clients include oil and gas majors, global investors, governments and lenders.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised the borrowers and sponsors on the development and financing of PGE’s shareholding in two Polish offshore wind projects, Baltica 2 and Baltica 3.Both projects are being developed in a joint venture between PGE and Orsted.
- Norton Rose Fulbright's oil and gas group acted for bp in relation to its upstream joint venture focusing on the East Mediterranean and Egypt.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose Fulbright has a broad global platform with strong lawyers who collaborate to provide practical and skilled advice on energy projects and transactions."
"Norton Rose Fulbright really shines on offshore wind. They have a lot of experience on projects and M&A."
"Norton Rose Fulbright has a truly impressive knowledge of the industry and surrounding context, across the supply chain."
"Without fail, the firm's team members are of a very high quality. They are incredibly responsive and always available, even at short notice."
"Norton Rose Fulbright has a broad global platform with strong lawyers who collaborate to provide practical and skilled advice on energy projects and transactions."
"Norton Rose Fulbright really shines on offshore wind. They have a lot of experience on projects and M&A."
"Norton Rose Fulbright has a truly impressive knowledge of the industry and surrounding context, across the supply chain."
"Without fail, the firm's team members are of a very high quality. They are incredibly responsive and always available, even at short notice."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Marsh heads the London energy, infrastructure and natural resources group at Norton Rose Fulbright. He is highly regarded for his work on the financing and refinancing of significant offshore wind assets.
"Robert Marsh is very pragmatic. He takes the approach that gets us to agreement."
"Robert provides clear guidance. He is exceptionally helpful in navigating challenging debt processes."
"Robert has a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. He utilises strong commercial acumen to deliver practical solutions to complex matters."
Holly Stebbing is a commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyer based in London. She is regularly sought after by suppliers and utilities and has notable experience assisting with decommissioning-related disputes and M&A risk.
"Holly is a much appreciated senior figure in the energy disputes world. She is sensible and practical."
"Holly is very user-friendly, commercial, straightforward and straight-talking."
"Holly is energetic, very knowledgeable, experienced and specialised in energy disputes."
"Holly has a helpful 'no-nonsense' approach to dispute resolution and provides clear, honest advice."
Stephen Rigby is a corporate partner specialising in deals within the energy sector. He is deeply experienced in corporate and asset transactions relating to wind, solar and battery storage.
"Stephen knows the business well. He is able to provide support that is really well-targeted."
"Stephen is a high-quality lawyer, with a great ability to put himself in his client's shoes and provide genuinely commercial advice."