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Bracewell has a unique position in the London legal market as the only London office of an international law firm exclusively dedicated to the energy sector.
In addition to its core oil and gas practice, the award-winning office is at the forefront of developments in renewable energy and sustainability. 2023 proved to be yet another standout year for the growing energy transition practice, as the London office worked on a number of high-profile and first-of-a-kind transactions across the wind, solar, battery storage and carbon capture industries.
As the energy transition maintains robust growth, the office continues to assist many oil and gas companies in deploying their capital in the renewables market and shifting their focus towards alternative forms of energy. This international push towards decarbonisation, with companies supplementing and replacing traditional hydrocarbons developments with renewables projects, balanced against a backdrop of geopolitical instability and uncertainty and a desire for energy security, means that energy deals and projects are becoming ever more complex and challenging.
New Clients
The client roster of the London office has continued to expand over the last year to include: Absa Bank, AES Solar, Alcazar Energy Partners II, ASCOM Precious Metals, DKL Energy, DNB Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Grupo Mexico, Hydrogen Equity Partners, Neptune Energy Deutschland, Prime Oil and Gas, Qalaa Holdings, Rockrose Energy and TGS.
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Bracewell advised Eni on its sale of NAOC, owning upstream oil and gas interests in Nigeria, to Oando.
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The team is run efficiently, so our turn around times are quick and the work is done to a high standard.
There is nothing Bracewell does not know, or does not already have experience in, when it comes to energy matters in Africa.
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.
The team is very open and willing to challenge in the right way. They are very commercial.
The team is run efficiently, so our turn around times are quick and the work is done to a high standard.
There is nothing Bracewell does not know, or does not already have experience in, when it comes to energy matters in Africa.
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.
The team is very open and willing to challenge in the right way. They are very commercial.
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Jason Fox is the godfather of reserve based lending.
Jason Fox is an icon of the oil and gas banking landscape.
Alistair is a very supportive partner to work with. He is straight talking, gives clear advice and is a very strategic thinker.
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.
Ben has extensive experience and expertise in energy M&A.
Darren is very client focused and is a real energy specialist.
Darren brings deep transactional experience across the E&P space.
Darren's attention to detail is superb. He goes through everything with a fine-tooth comb.
John is a very commercial litigator who understands the energy sector very closely.
John is a very good advocate and he is very steeped in the industry. He is sensible, friendly and cooperative.
Eimear is very sharp and commercially driven. She understands where the market is and what is needed to close the deal.
Eimear is a knowledgeable lawyer with practical mindset.
She is an exceptional lawyer. She is highly responsive and brings a lot of value and expertise to transactions.
Olivia Caddy is very pragmatic.
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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