Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Allen & Overy boasts a highly impressive energy and natural resources team with experienced practitioners covering power, renewables and both upstream and midstream oil and gas matters. The firm possesses stellar expertise in corporate issues as well as project construction and operation. It is able to draw on a powerful global network of specialists to offer some of the best service in the market to a broad spectrum of clients. Its energy lawyers frequently act on the most prominent deals in the energy industry, including high-value projects in emerging markets and headline-grabbing developments in the UK. The firm is often instructed by leading energy companies and financial institutions. It is active in various jurisdictions across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy advised Carlyle and GIC on their strategic co-investment in a Scottish-incorporated green ammonia development platform company, Eneus Energy.
- The firm advised Masdar on its joint venture investment into Arlington Energy to develop Arlington's 2 GW pipeline of battery storage assets in the United Kingdom.
- The firm advised Alujain on all aspects relating to the development of a USD2 billion propane gas processing project to produce propylene in Yanbu, in Saudi Arabia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team can think out of the box on unprecedented and innovative projects."
"Allen & Overy is consistently able to bring experience from across the firm and develop carefully tailored solutions to complex problems."
"The firm is a terrific adviser to us - they are responsive and get things right."
"The team can think out of the box on unprecedented and innovative projects."
"Allen & Overy is consistently able to bring experience from across the firm and develop carefully tailored solutions to complex problems."
"The firm is a terrific adviser to us - they are responsive and get things right."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Andrew regularly advises on the financing and refinancing of offshore wind farm projects. He is highly regarded for his expert representation of various financiers in transactions involving both domestic and international projects.
"Chris is a standout lawyer. He's excellent on finance but has a broader understanding of the area. He is definitely top of his field and does great work."
John Geraghty maintains a highly respected energy and natural resources practice centred on transactions in the oil and gas sector. He has considerable experience in advising clients on the acquisition of upstream and midstream LNG assets.
"John is the LeBron James of the law world. He's been around a long time and is fantastic. He's top of the game in all aspects."
"John is a very established, successful upstream M&A lawyer."
Mark Levy KC heads the global international arbitration group and routinely acts for international energy companies in complex arbitration proceedings. He is particularly adept at handling disputes pertaining to gas pricing and other contentious LNG issues.
"Mark is a top-quality lawyer."
Mark Walker has a strong projects and infrastructure practice, with particular experience in the power sector. His expertise covers high-profile domestic nuclear and renewable developments and significant projects in the Middle East.
"He's a very impressive lawyer with a sharp focus on detail and business risk. I would highly recommend Mark."
"Mark is a pleasure to work with."
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