Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
• V&E’s energy practice is deliberately structured so that, in addition to complex and high-profile M&A transactions, financings and disputes, our energy lawyers also handle the day-to-day contractual, commercial and regulatory aspects of the industry, with the result that our lawyers are highly experienced and familiar with the national and international oil and gas and power industries and how they operate. In our view this means that our lawyers have significantly more in-depth knowledge about the specifics of the energy sector than our typical competitors. Similarly, our lawyers commonly spend extensive periods of time in the regions to which our work relates, such that our oil and gas lawyers are well-acquainted with the projects themselves and fully integrated with the local legal communities and knowledgeable regarding local legal and regulatory environments.
• We believe we have the pre-eminent practice in international upstream oil and gas transactions. Our London lawyers are involved in a significant proportion of the largest and most complex energy deals to take place worldwide and our London energy partners are known as leading lawyers in their areas. Alex Msimang is known as one of London’s leading lawyers in upstream oil and gas transactions, particularly those relating to Africa and Latin America.
Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins possesses a significant oil and gas practice with the ability to handle a range of complex corporate, regulatory and financing matters. The firm provides advice across the full oil and gas production chain, from upstream transactions and pipeline arrangements to downstream LNG matters. Its lawyers assist a roster of major international energy companies, as well as governments and banks. The firm draws on an extensive global network to offer a seamless international service and regularly handles matters involving the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins advised ShaMaran on the acquisition of TAQA Atrush and the on-sale of a 25% interest in the Atrush Block to HKN Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinson & Elkins has strong Africa experience and strong oil and gas expertise."
"V&E consistently demonstrates an excellent ability to handle complexity. It is able to quickly develop actionable and positive improvements to our M&A transactions."
"Vinson & Elkins has strong Africa experience and strong oil and gas expertise."
"V&E consistently demonstrates an excellent ability to handle complexity. It is able to quickly develop actionable and positive improvements to our M&A transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Msimang has considerable experience advising multinational energy companies and operators. His practice focuses on M&A transactions in the upstream sector, particularly those involving assets in Africa.
"Alexander is very good analytically and he is good at breaking down issues for our commercial colleagues."
Louise Woods serves as Vinson & Elkins European head of international disputes. Her practice focuses tightly on the oil and gas sector where she leads on a range of disputes including those arising from corporate transactions and upstream exploration contracts.
"I have been impressed with Louise Woods' very pragmatic approach."
"Louise provides outstanding commercial and legal advice, delivered in a highly collaborative manner."
Nadine Amr handles acquisitions and the construction and financing of upstream oil and gas projects. Her practice centres on transactions in Africa and the Middle East.
"Nadine is very calm and measured. She does not get flustered at all."
"Nadine has excellent legal and commercial skills, combined with outstanding customer service."
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