Bracewell LLP, Projects & Energy | Chambers Global Profile

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Bracewell brings first-in-class experience across the full life cycle of African power and infrastructure projects, from initial purchase and development through financing, refinancing and long-term operation and disposal. The firm advises on projects across the African continent and the wider EMEA region, with a deep understanding of local and regional markets and the commercial realities that shape them.

Bracewell is active across a wide range of structures and asset classes, including greenfield developments, brownfield acquisitions, complex finance and refinancing structures, portfolio and secondary financings, and PPPs. Its experience spans conventional and renewable power, transmission and transportation, C&I, disaggregated generation, hydrogen and battery storage, as well as gas-to-power projects, ports and logistics, and EPC procurement.

The team’s work across Africa is supported by an active network of leading local and regional firms, enabling Bracewell to navigate legal, commercial and cultural frameworks efficiently and anticipate potential pitfalls. Drawing on global experience in PPP infrastructure, renewables, carbon offtake and hydrogen, Bracewell benchmarks African projects against international best practice and delivers practical, innovative legal and commercial solutions designed to move transactions to a successful conclusion.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Africa-wide

Band 2

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.

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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.

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas respondent
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They always make sure they understand the matter and they revert back to us with excellent advice.

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas respondent
Global

I am very satisfied with the level of service provided.

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas respondent
Global

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

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Jason Fox

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

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

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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