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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

The London office of Bracewell is well known for its comprehensive and wide-ranging energy practice, which has longstanding capabilities in oil and gas. The firm's lawyers are regularly mandated on transactions relating to hydrocarbon assets throughout Africa. The team is well reputed for its handling of upstream deals, including interest and asset acquisitions, as well as assisting with corporate and debt restructuring. It is further well equipped to handle contentious proceedings arising from energy projects. The opening of its Paris office in 2024 has significantly deepened its capabilities in francophone Africa.

Work Highlights

  • Bracewell advised New Age (African Global Energy) on the sale of its Nigerian upstream oil and gas assets to PetroNor.

Strengths

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I am very satisfied with the level of service provided.

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They always make sure they understand the matter and they revert back to us with excellent advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jason Fox
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Jason Fox
4
Band 4
London managing partner Jason Fox offers expertise in oil and gas-related matters, particularly in the upstream space. He is particularly noted for his capabilities in reserve-based lending finance.

Jason offers top advice on financing matters. His expertise is highly regarded by counterparties and across the industry.

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Anne Lapierre
5
Anne Lapierre
5
Band 5

Anne Lapierre regularly counsels government ministries and development banks, and has recent experience advising on projects located in various francophone countries, including Côte d'Ivoire and Tunisia. She joined Bracewell in July 2024, as a founding partner of its Paris office, after leaving Norton Rose Fulbright.

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Adam Blythe
U
Adam Blythe
U
Up and Coming
Adam Blythe is an increasingly visible lawyer whose work has a strong focus on oil and gas. In this regard, he has extensive experience advising on the acquisition of African hydrocarbon assets as well as providing guidance on disputes arising from alleged breaches of commercial agreements in the sector.

He's a fantastic lawyer. He stands out as one of the top three people I've worked with in the sector.

We are quite pleased with Adam. He is really sharp, provides quick turnaround and always accommodates our requests. His responsiveness is another high point.

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Jason Fox
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Jason Fox
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Anne Lapierre
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Anne Lapierre
5
Band 5
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Adam Blythe
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Adam Blythe
U
Up and Coming
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