Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
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White & Case has an established group with the capacity to handle a range of transactional and contentious matters in the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The team advises on an impressively broad range of power, renewables and oil and gas matters, with allied strengths in construction, banking and environmental issues. Its energy lawyers also oversee project financing and asset management, particularly in relation to upstream oil and gas, solar, battery storage and gas-fired CCGT projects. The firm also has a leading role in some of the largest developments relating to green hydrogen production.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Etu Energías on its agreement to acquire the upstream Angolan assets of Galp in a transaction valued at USD830 million.
- White & Case's represented NEOM Green Hydrogen Company in the closing of its USD8.4 billion project financing of the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, located in Saudi Arabia.
Strengths
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"White & Case is very well aware of what is market-standard. Its advice is not purely legal, it always takes into account practical and business implications."
"White & Case has a very strong team with full service capabilities and knowledge at partner and associate levels."
"White & Case has a deep understanding of the European infrastructure space, not only from a pure legal standpoint but also strategically and commercially."
"The White & Case team is commercially astute. It is able to filter complexity and provide a menu of tailored solutions, then guide to the chosen solution."
"White & Case is very well aware of what is market-standard. Its advice is not purely legal, it always takes into account practical and business implications."
"White & Case has a very strong team with full service capabilities and knowledge at partner and associate levels."
"White & Case has a deep understanding of the European infrastructure space, not only from a pure legal standpoint but also strategically and commercially."
"The White & Case team is commercially astute. It is able to filter complexity and provide a menu of tailored solutions, then guide to the chosen solution."
Notable Practitioners
Jason Kerr is noted for his significant oil and gas practice in which he regularly advises clients on the financing of LNG facilities. He has strong expertise in relation to transactions in emerging markets, particularly those in the Middle East and Africa.
"Jason is an extremely capable advisor with a very commercial and genial approach."
"Jason Kerr commercially understands our business."
Mukund Dhar is co-head of the firm's global energy practice. He brings an impressive depth of cross-border experience to his energy practice. He is experienced handling M&A transactions, financing deals and project developments. He acts for sponsors, developers and lenders on matters across Africa and Latin America.
"Mukund is an exceptional lawyer who is keen to provide the best service to his client in the most efficient way."
"Mukund is an extremely competent and meticulous energy lawyer who demonstrates a high level of industry specific expertise."
"Mukund has a very deep knowledge of the implications of commercial problems. He always proposes very pragmatic solutions for these problems."
"Mukund adds incredible value commercially. He is a trusted advisor to his clients."
Allan Taylor is an experienced member of White & Case's oil and gas team known for his busy M&A and capital markets practice.
"Allan is a seasoned advisor."
David Baker focuses his energy practice on oil and gas matters and has noteworthy expertise in the upstream sector. He regularly represents lenders and oil companies in significant mandates worldwide.
"David Baker combines very deep industry knowledge with a collaborative, commercial and pragmatic approach."
"David brings deep oil and gas sector knowledge and an effective, no-nonsense approach to problem solving."
Michael Watson is co-head of the firm's global energy industry group. He possesses considerable experience advising clients on the development of significant oil and gas projects, particularly in the Middle East.
"Michael has an impeccable memory. He is able to bring together precedents, commercial realties and legal analysis."
Carina Radford is widely renowned for her excellent handling of project finance matters within the power and renewables sector. She regularly features on projects relating to conventional gas fired power, battery storage developments and energy transition technologies such as green hydrogen.
"Carina Radford has a great way of helping everyone feel calm even when faced with material challenges that need to be sorted in a short space of time."
"Carina is an excellent lawyer. She provides exceptional service."
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