Projects
Global Guide 2024 : UK
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Chambers Review
White & Case is a powerhouse outfit with outstanding credentials in market-leading energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects. The firm is regularly retained to advise on projects in the Middle East and Africa. It frequently works with export credit agencies and major international banks. The team provides additional expertise in healthcare and transport PPP projects. The firm continues to offer a broad base of capabilities in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas projects, as well as renewable energy, mining and telecommunications developments.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised ING Belgium on the project financing to Nala Renewables, a joint venture between Trafigura Group and IFM Investors, for the development of its Battery Energy Storage System at Nyrstar's zinc smelting facility in Balen, in Belgium.
Strengths
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"Simply put, White & Case is the pre-eminent firm when it comes to complicated cross-border transactions. Their ability to function as a single firm and deliver integrated, comprehensive, actionable business and legal advice is unparalleled."
"The firm has a good understanding of complex matters and provides structured and clear advice."
"The White & Case team is available 24/7 and highly professional in their level of response and quick turnaround time."
"The team is always constructive, supportive and efficient."
"Simply put, White & Case is the pre-eminent firm when it comes to complicated cross-border transactions. Their ability to function as a single firm and deliver integrated, comprehensive, actionable business and legal advice is unparalleled."
"The firm has a good understanding of complex matters and provides structured and clear advice."
"The White & Case team is available 24/7 and highly professional in their level of response and quick turnaround time."
"The team is always constructive, supportive and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Stopford is noted for his outstanding reputation within the oil and gas sector. He principally advises clients on project financings in Africa.
Jason Kerr enjoys an excellent reputation due to his comprehensive project financing practice. He acts for lenders and sponsors on global projects in a number of areas, including oil and gas and power.
"Jason is available 24/7 to assist with any query. He is also highly experienced in the oil and gas space and is highly commercial in his approach."
Mark Castillo-Bernaus is head of the firm's project development and finance group. He frequently advises clients on the financing of LNG and petrochemical projects.
"He's a very eloquent and experienced partner who can steer a negotiation through its difficult phases."
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