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Projects & Energy | Global
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Band 1
1 1 Clifford Chance LLPProjects & Energy2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance's global projects and infrastructure practice is made up of high-quality teams based in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Providing wide-ranging expertise to clients, the law firm offers:
• In-depth knowledge of the power sector, including renewables and nuclear energy.
• Strong oil and gas capabilities, including pipeline projects and LNG.
• Notable expertise in the mining sector.1 LinklatersProjects & Energy2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters demonstrates exceptional breadth in the project finance sector, advising on a number of significant projects globally. Clients benefit from leading teams in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as an in-depth knowledge of projects in Africa. The law firm offers:
• Expertise handling high-value oil and gas, power and mining matters.
• Comprehensive support on renewable projects.
• Extensive capabilities in multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions.1 Norton Rose FulbrightProjects & Energy2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright stands out as a global leader in a broad range of energy and infrastructure projects. Project finance forms a core part of the firm's international platform, which is made up of teams based in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The law firm offers:
• Market-leading expertise in mining projects.
• Comprehensive support on international power and oil and gas mandates.
• In-depth knowledge of project finance in emerging markets.1 White & Case LLPProjects & Energy2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case stands out for the breadth and depth of its global project finance practice. Offering clients outstanding support in emerging markets, the firm's practice is made up of teams stationed in Europe, the USA, Latin America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The law firm's main areas of focus include:
• Oil and gas developments and mining projects.
• Large-scale infrastructure projects, notably road and rail.
• Significant cross-border power mandates in a wide variety of jurisdictions.
Band 2
2 Milbank LLPProjects & Energy2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedMilbank is widely regarded as a top player in the project finance space. Active across a number of jurisdictions, the firm has notable strength in the USA, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm offers:
• Significant expertise advising on complex cross-border oil and gas matters.
• Proficiency handling financing aspects of multinational power projects.
• Particular experience in the mining and minerals sector.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieProjects & Energy2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBaker McKenzie operates a broad energy practice, offering support from offices in an impressive number of jurisdictions, including across the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas and EMEA. The law firm offers:
• Expertise handling cross-border power and energy transactions.
• Experience advising on renewable energy mandates and oil and gas projects.
• Assistance resolving contentious matters arising from the energy sector, including litigation and arbitration.3 CMSProjects & Energy2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedCMS offers clients the benefit of a vast network of offices, covering over 70 jurisdictions worldwide. The law firm offers:
• Seasoned expertise handling upstream oil and gas projects.
• Representation of sponsors and contractors in cross-border project finance matters.
• Further expertise in transactions emerging from renewable energy and water projects.3 DentonsProjects & Energy2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedDentons' vast international network, which includes a number of highly-rated projects and energy groups, offers clients support on a wide range of transactions. The law firm's key focus areas include:
• Representation of prominent oil and gas clients.
• Cross-border power, infrastructure and mining projects.
• Advice to clients on developments in emerging markets.
Band 4
4 Baker Botts L.L.P.Projects & Energy2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBaker Botts' global project finance practice is made up of highly-rated teams in the USA, the UK, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm's main areas of focus include:
• High-value energy and infrastructure projects.
• Upstream oil and gas, LNG and pipeline work.
• Representation of sponsors and lenders.4 DLA Piper LLPProjects & Energy2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedDLA Piper is well regarded for its comprehensive international network and ability to advise on a full spectrum of energy and infrastructure projects. Recognised for its capabilities in Europe, North America and Africa, the law firm's main areas of focus include:
• Oil and gas projects and power and mining mandates.
• Cross-border projects in emerging markets.
• Advice regarding onshore and offshore wind farms, particularly in the Nordics.4 FreshfieldsProjects & Energy2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedFreshfields capably advises on projects across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, drawing on the collective capabilities of its international offices. The law firm's main areas of focus include:
• Cross-border project finance and M&A transactions.
• Oil and gas projects and renewable energy matters.
• Large-scale infrastructure and transportation issues.4 Hogan LovellsProjects & Energy2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHogan Lovells' global projects and energy practice consists of high-quality teams based in Europe, the USA, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The law firm's primary areas of focus include:
• Transport, infrastructure and natural resources matters.
• Oil and gas and power development projects.
• Representation of DFIs and ECAs on renewable energy transactions.4 King & Spalding LLPProjects & Energy2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedKing & Spalding's projects and energy practice comprises highly-rated teams in the USA, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. With particular expertise in the oil and gas sectors, the law firm offers:
• Market-leading expertise in LNG projects.
• Comprehensive support in upstream acquisitions.
• Impressive capabilities in a range of power projects.4 Mayer Brown LLPProjects & Energy2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMayer Brown is well equipped to handle project development in the USA, Latin America, Africa and Asia. With a particular focus on mining projects, the law firm offers:
• Experience on financing, construction and corporate mandates related to the mining sector.
• Expertise handling cross-border LNG projects.
• Skilled representation of lenders, sponsors and government entities.4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPProjects & Energy2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell is sought after for its project finance expertise, boasting strong teams in the USA, the UK and Latin America. Clients seeking support on developments in Latin America, Central Asia and Africa are well served by the law firm's international team. Its main areas of focus include:
• Large-scale oil and gas projects and major mining developments.
• Representation of both borrowers and sponsors on high-value projects.
• Advice on high-value, cross-border M&A transactions and strategic investments.