
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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The team has more than 80 years' experience of working in the global energy sector and expertise in energy transactions, projects and disputes, energy regulation, energy trading and energy market design, covering all aspects of LNG, oil and gas, and coal through to power, renewables and emissions. The team has extensive experience in upstream, mid and downstream M&A, oil and gas exploration and production, storage, transportation and supply and sale contracts, as well as joint venture arrangements and decommissioning projects. A particular focus is LNG, where the team has experience in long-term, spot and master LNG SPAs, terminal arrangements, FSRU/FSU import projects, liquefaction projects (both onshore and floating), LNG marketing and LNG shipping and charterparties. In relation to electricity, the team is a market leader in power sector reform in both developed and emerging markets. Dentons is also recognised as a leader in the conventional generation and the renewables space, advising developers, financiers and investors on utility-scale solar and wind projects (onshore and offshore), waste to energy projects across developed and developing jurisdictions, and for complex renewables portfolio acquisitions and disposals.
Industries (8)
- Construction and materials
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Government
- Mining and Metals
- Real Estate
- Transportation
- Utilities
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Work Highlights
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Dentons assisted Rhone Energies with the acquisition of the Fos-sur-mer oil refinery in France from ExxonMobil and the implementation of long-term trading and financing arrangements.
Dentons advised the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on a reform project in the UK electricity and gas markets.
Strengths
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Dentons has good quality control. They provide a quick turnaround time with very few corrections required to develop the final draft.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKThe passion the team has for the area means they are great at flagging upcoming changes and letting us know how we can prepare.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKDentons have sound knowledge of the industry and an ability to mobilise different expertise when required.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKThe Dentons team have a collaborative spirit and a deep understanding of cross-border and complex transactions.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKDentons has excellent individuals who are easy to deal with and proactive in solving issues.
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Notable Practitioners
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Charles Wood
Charles Wood's expertise spans both oil and gas and power matters. He is lauded in particular for his commercial and regulatory advice on LNG export projects and upstream oil and gas acquisitions. Charles Wood is excellent. He has been in the industry for decades.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKCharles Wood is outstanding for UK gas and LNG matters.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKCharles Wood is incredibly knowledgeable and a legend in this industry.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK
Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople 
Elizabeth Tout
Elizabeth Tout possesses vast experience across a broad range of energy-related disputes, including claims involving pricing and operational issues. She is known for her representation of international governments and major oil and gas companies in energy arbitrations and High Court proceedings.
I find Elizabeth to be polished, calm and unflappable. She handles clients in a deft way.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKElizabeth is a magnificent lawyer.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK
Band 5 
Band 5 
Lucille de Silva
Lucille de Silva is highly valued by a broad client base of energy companies and corporate power users. She routinely handles corporate and regulatory matters in the power and renewables sector including PPAs, green hydrogen offtake agreements and renewable asset transactions.
Lucille has bags of experience.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKLucille de Silva is very supportive and has an in-depth knowledge of the market. Her technical knowledge of the energy market means that she can unpick a commercial deal.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK
Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Torquil Law
Torquil Law is an impressive associate in the oil and gas team. He adeptly supports upstream, midstream and downstream transactions.
Torquil Law is highly professional with profound legal expertise, laser-sharp focus on details and absolute protection of the client's best interest.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKTorquil provides timely and helpful advice.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUKTorquil Law is good in negotiations and tries to bridge the gaps with the other party. He has obvious social skills.
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Ranked Individuals at Dentons (5)
Members
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Christopher McGee-Osbourne

Lucille De Silva

Humphrey Douglas

David Tennant

Alistair Black

Charles July

Torquil Law
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Charles Wood
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Elizabeth Tout
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Lucille de Silva
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