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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Africa-wide
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Band 1
What the team is known for

White & Case operates a prominent energy and projects group with impressive capabilities across Africa. The firm applies its extensive energy expertise to the financing and development of significant mining projects, frequently acting as counsel to lenders and sponsors. It is further sought after for its experience advising on high-profile oil and gas matters, covering complex finance and commercial issues particularly in the LNG space. Regularly instructed on infrastructure and power projects, the team frequently assists with various commercial advisory and transactional issues stemming from such work, including private equity investments. Key hubs for the firm's African projects team include London, Paris and Johannesburg.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case represented Occidental Petroleum in the negotiations for its renewal of a concession contract for a major hydrocarbon asset located in Algeria.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philip Stopford
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Philip Stopford
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Senior Statespeople

Philip Stopford is experienced in oil and gas projects and is particularly active in North Africa. Based in London, he adeptly provides counsel on upstream and downstream facilities, often acting on behalf of project sponsors.

Jason Kerr
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Jason Kerr
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Band 2

Based in London, Jason Kerr enjoys a stellar reputation for his representation of lenders in relation to significant project finance mandates, including numerous very high-profile oil and gas developments in Nigeria.

Rebecca Campbell
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Rebecca Campbell
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Band 2

Head of the global mining and metals team, Rebecca Campbell has a strong focus on the project financing of mining projects. She has experience across the full spectrum of the financing space, including financial structuring mandates, risk assessments and regulatory advice. Based in London, her practice spans a broad geographical coverage and she is instructed by high-profile banks as well as mining companies.

"Rebecca Campbell is great on mining - she's a really excellent lawyer who is active across the continent."

Mukund Dhar
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Mukund Dhar
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Band 4

London-based Mukund Dhar acts as chair of the firm's Africa group and is highly sought after for his handling of commercial contracts relating to significant energy and infrastructure developments, with notable expertise relating to sizeable oil and gas matters. He regularly assists clients with PPPs and acquisitions.

"Mukund is a great guy. He listens and is flexible, he is understanding and he has a wealth of experience that is very helpful. He also keeps to deadlines."

"He's a very knowledgeable, personable and very efficient lawyer."

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Africa-wide

Project Finance

Jason Kerr
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Jason Kerr
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Band 2
Rebecca Campbell
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Rebecca Campbell
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Band 2
Projects & Energy

Philip Stopford
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Philip Stopford
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Senior Statespeople
Mukund Dhar
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Mukund Dhar
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Band 4

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