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A&O Shearman

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

Global Guide 2026 : UK

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A&O Shearman

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman boasts a highly impressive energy and natural resources team with experienced practitioners covering power, renewables and upstream, midstream and downstream 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman's power and renewables team is representing Sizewell C Limited with the multi-contract construction, delivery and supply chain of its nuclear power plant project, with a value exceeding £20 billion.

  • A&O Shearman's oil and gas group advised KCA Deutag International on the USD1.97 billion cash sale of its entire issued share capital to HP Global Holdings.

Strengths

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  • The team have high knowledge on construction issues. They have the ability to be flexible and recommend terms that are acceptable to the parties.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman has a great team of highly skilled professionals. They are very responsive and they offer good advice. They're always pre-emptive in flagging issues.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • The quality of A&O Shearman's legal work is very high. They have strong industry knowledge, and it is a very strong team with firm resources to supplement it.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • They have deep knowledge of the oil and gas industry and excellent technical skills in drafting and negotiating transaction documents. They are consistently responsive and provide excellent service.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman offers commitment, sector knowledge and team availability. I was very satisfied with our work together.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • John Geraghty
    John Geraghty

    John Geraghty

    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.

    • He is an excellent transactional lawyer with very sound energy industry knowledge. His client service is excellent, and he is someone I admire and respect both personally and professionally.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • His advice is pragmatic and efficient, I could not have asked for better service.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • John is excellent. He is fantastic and really to the point. He's very commercial, technically strong, composed and reliable.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal
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  • Christopher H Andrew
    Christopher H Andrew

    Christopher H Andrew

    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.

    • Christopher Andrew is an excellent practitioner.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal
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  • Mark A Levy
    Mark A Levy

    Mark A Levy

    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 Levy is very well known in the market.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • Mark is excellent and thorough.

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  • Troy Edwards
    Troy Edwards

    Troy Edwards

    Troy Edwards advises on various power and renewable energy deals across the UK, Europe and Asia. He assists notable clients with the financing and development of large-scale projects related to nuclear and green energy generation, storage and distribution.

    • Troy Edwards is good on the development side.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • Troy Edwards provides excellent overall advice and service.

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Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (4)

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    Christopher H Andrew

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    Troy Edwards

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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