Global Guide 2026 : UK
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Our project finance practice is focused on large-scale multi-sourced energy and infrastructure projects, many of which are “first in country” or “first of a kind.” Our experienced team of project finance lawyers have advised on multi-billion dollar energy projects in jurisdictions across the globe.
Our team’s breadth and depth of project finance experience as well as our experience in advising both borrowers and lenders on large-scale cross-border project financings in emerging jurisdictions gives us a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by all, participated throughout the life cycle of a project financing.
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Bracewell is a respected practice specialising in the financing of energy projects, particularly oil and LNG developments. The firm is frequently involved in multi-sourced project financings involving upstream oil and gas assets, as well as wind and solar parks. The team assists both sponsors and lenders with cross-border transactions.
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Bracewell advised Egyptian Refining Company (Takrir), the largest infrastructure PPP project in Egypt, on a significant restructuring of its senior loan facilities and its subordinated loans.
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Their capacity to swiftly adapt to evolving circumstances and respond to time-sensitive requests under high-pressure situations sets them apart.
What truly distinguishes them is their efficiency in navigating complex discussions without unnecessary delays, ensuring precise execution without prolonged negotiations.
They are an extremely capable team, particularly at the partner level, with clients getting plenty of hands-on involvement from partners.
Bracewell are extremely client-focused and service-minded, providing pragmatic solutions and making complex matters easy to understand.
Bracewell are a flexible and solutions-oriented team who are focused on what works best for their clients. They are very pleasant to deal with, with approachable and accessible legal advice.
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Oliver Irwin principally advises clients on project financings in the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. He assists both sponsors and lenders and possesses expertise in Middle Eastern matters.
His level of commercial and legal awareness and knowledge is extremely high. He instils confidence in developers and lenders.
Oliver is one of the strongest project financing lawyers.
Oliver is very knowledgeable, always on top of his files and an accessible team leader.
Oliver Irwin is a humble and knowledgeable resource. He is indispensable when it comes to banking and finance activities.
Projects: Mainly International
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Oliver Irwin
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Practice area: Projects: Mainly International
Location: UK-wide
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