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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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The London office of Bracewell is comprised of leading energy lawyers, and we have developed an offering that we believe is unique and beneficial to our clients. We focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, finance, project finance, project development, construction and dispute resolution. Our experienced team has acted on many of the largest and most high-profile energy transactions, projects, and disputes across the globe.


Oil and Gas

Bracewell is a recognised leading legal adviser to the oil and gas industry. We advise our oil and gas sector clients around the world on the acquisition, development, financing, dispute resolution and disposal of their oil and gas assets across the value chain.


Power and Renewables

Our London team features internationally recognized and experienced lawyers who are focused on all aspects of the power and renewables industry, from early-stage project development, through to project financing, acquisitions and disposals, regulation, market reform, and dispute resolution. 


The Energy Transition

The energy sector is facing a period of rapid change. The global focus on climate change, and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) initiatives, is resulting in an evolution in the way in which society demands that its energy needs are met, and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. Bracewell is the only law firm in London solely dedicated to energy transactions, finance, projects and dispute resolution.

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What the Team is Known For

Bracewell's London office has a renowned energy practice with a strong presence in the UK oil and gas market. The firm demonstrates particular strength in upstream oil and gas financing as well as the development of floating LNG projects. Its lawyers also regularly handle restructurings and a range of M&A work across the sector. Its clients include major financial institutions and energy companies, as well as private equity-backed new entrants. The firm's global reach extends to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. The team possesses additional dispute resolution capabilities, frequently appearing in energy-related High Court proceedings and arbitrations.

Work Highlights

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  • Bracewell advised Eni on its sale of NAOC, owning upstream oil and gas interests in Nigeria, to Oando. 

Strengths

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Bracewell has the ability to meet very tight deadlines whilst not compromising on the quality of the delivery. The client is able to rely on a 24-hour delivery from the firm.

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The team is very open and willing to challenge in the right way. They are very commercial.

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The team is run efficiently, so our turnaround times are quick and the work is done to a high standard.

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There is nothing Bracewell does not know, or does not already have experience in, when it comes to energy matters in Africa.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jason Fox
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Jason Fox
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Managing partner Jason Fox is widely regarded as a market leader for reserve-based lending financing mandates. He routinely acts for prominent clients in both the energy and banking sectors.

Jason Fox is an icon of the oil and gas banking landscape.

Jason Fox is the godfather of reserve-based lending.

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Alistair Calvert
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Alistair Calvert
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Alistair Calvert is an energy disputes lawyer with significant experience in litigation, mediations and international arbitrations. He primarily handles contentious matters in the upstream oil and gas space, with a particular focus on claims involving assets in Africa.

Alistair is a very supportive partner to work with. He is straight-talking, gives clear advice and is a very strategic thinker.

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Ben James
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Ben James
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Ben James operates an impressive international corporate practice advising oil and gas sector clients on the acquisition and sale of significant upstream and midstream assets. He has particular experience in Africa and the Middle East.

Ben has extensive experience and expertise in energy M&A.

Ben James is very open and available to discuss all sorts of issues. Broader than just legal, he gives great advice on commercial aspects.

Ben is truly unflappable. We rely on him for solid, practical advice and his availability is second to none.

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Darren Spalding
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Darren Spalding
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Darren Spalding regularly advises energy companies on the acquisition and sale of upstream oil and gas assets in Africa and North America. He possesses further experience in relation to the development of floating LNG projects.

Darren's attention to detail is superb. He goes through everything with a fine-tooth comb.

Darren is very client-focused and is a real energy specialist.

Darren brings deep transactional experience across the E&P space.

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John Gilbert
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John Gilbert
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John Gilbert is respected for his adroit handling of contentious oil and gas matters, including disputes pertaining to payment issues and joint venture operations. He is also noted for his expertise in claims concerning renewable energy assets.

John is a very good advocate and he is very steeped in the industry. He is sensible, friendly and cooperative.

John is a very commercial litigator who understands the energy sector very closely.

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Eimear Murphy
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Eimear Murphy
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Eimear Murphy is an oil and gas lawyer with a strong track record of handling cross-border reserve-based lending and acquisition financing transactions. Her clients include a number of high-profile borrowers and lenders.

Eimear is a knowledgeable lawyer with practical mindset.

Eimear is very sharp and commercially driven. She understands where the market is and what is needed to close the deal.

She is an exceptional lawyer. She is highly responsive and brings a lot of value and expertise to transactions.

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Olivia Caddy
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Olivia Caddy
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Olivia Caddy is noted for her specialist expertise in reserve-based lending matters. She regularly advises on upstream oil and gas financings and refinancings, with a particular focus on transactions in francophone regions of Africa.

Olivia Caddy is very pragmatic.

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Adam Blythe
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Adam Blythe
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Adam Blythe excels in oil and gas transactions, particularly in African jurisdictions. He routinely advises on the divestment and acquisition of significant upstream assets in markets such as Nigeria and Angola.

Adam Blythe is extremely responsive and very user-friendly. He makes complex aspects very digestible.

Adam shows high professional and negotiating skills.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes
Alistair Calvert
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Alistair Calvert
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John Gilbert
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John Gilbert
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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Jason Fox
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Jason Fox
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Ben James
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Ben James
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Darren Spalding
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Darren Spalding
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Eimear Murphy
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Eimear Murphy
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Olivia Caddy
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Olivia Caddy
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Adam Blythe
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Adam Blythe
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