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Projects & Energy | Global

Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Projects & Energy covers a broad range of matters relating to the energy sector and large-scale infrastructure projects. The firms featured frequently operate internationally, and represent sponsors, lenders, project originators, banks and other stakeholders. This area of research encompasses transactional, regulatory and contentious advice associated with all areas of energy and infrastructure developments. Firms included in this section may also offer clients expertise in connection with energy and projects-related litigation and arbitration. In addition to this section, Chambers Global provides specific subsections of research relating to mining and minerals, oil and gas and power.

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Band 1

  1. A&O Shearman
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    A&O Shearman
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
  2. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Clifford 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.

  3. Linklaters
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    Linklaters
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Linklaters 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.

  4. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Norton 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.

  5. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    White & 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.

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Band 2

  1. Milbank LLP
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    Milbank LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Milbank 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.

  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 2
  3. Latham & Watkins LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Baker 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.

  2. CMS
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    CMS
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    CMS 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. 3
    Dentons
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Dentons' 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.

  4. Ashurst
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Baker Botts L.L.P.
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    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Baker 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.

  2. DLA Piper LLP
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    DLA Piper LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    DLA 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.

  3. Freshfields
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    Freshfields
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Freshfields 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 Lovells
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    Hogan Lovells
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Hogan 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.

  5. King & Spalding LLP
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    King & Spalding LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    King & 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.

  6. Mayer Brown LLP
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    Mayer Brown LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Mayer 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.

  7. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
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    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Projects & Energy
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Sullivan & 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.