Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
Contact number
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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 Origem Energia and Machado Meyer on the due diligence relating to project documents, including LNG SPAs and chartering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very experienced across the board."
"The team is very experienced across the board."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Msimang is an eminent figure in the oil and gas sector, with 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 a fantastic lawyer and is very well liked in the industry."
"He is a very strong practitioner, particularly in African upstream oil and gas."
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.
"She is a very sensible lawyer."
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