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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK-wide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a highly respected presence in the corporate energy market with particular experience in oil and gas issues. The energy group is well versed in advising on large-scale financings and both upstream and midstream M&A. The firm is also adept at handling a range of energy disputes, with a particular focus on investor-state arbitrations. It regularly represents major energy companies and private equity firms.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised BASF on the sale of Wintershall Dea’s exploration and production assets and carbon capture and storage licences to Harbour Energy.

Strengths

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Freshfields has a wide team which allows it to turn things around quickly while also being thorough.

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The team provide top-notch strategic and pragmatic advice. They can draw on vast international experience, which is essential in complex contract negotiations.

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Freshfields are approachable and take the time to work with us as clients, providing regular interactions and explanations.

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Freshfields is able to draw from large amounts of deal history in order to provide sound advice on dos and don'ts.

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Freshfields has an incredibly deep bench and super high-quality market knowledge. Its partner roster is incredibly well balanced.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Pugh
2
Christopher Pugh
2
Band 2

Christopher Pugh focuses his esteemed practice on the energy sector, representing clients in significant arbitration and litigation. He has considerable experience representing oil and gas majors in domestic and international disputes.

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Graham Watson
2
Graham Watson
2
Band 2

Graham Watson is head of the firm's global energy group and focuses his practice in the oil and gas space. He is regularly sought out by top players in the industry for his expert handling of A&D transactions.

Graham Watson has impressive oversight and an ability to manoeuvre in difficult situations.

Graham responds to emails incredibly quickly. He delivers on whatever he says he'll deliver on and has a real grasp of the global oil and gas markets.

Graham is strong at boiling down complex concepts into commercial advice.

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Vanessa Jakovich
5
Vanessa Jakovich
5
Band 5

Vanessa Jakovich has an impressive regulatory practice spanning nuclear power, renewable technologies and carbon sequestration. She is particularly notable for her work advising on the implementation of bespoke funding mechanisms such as the regulated asset base model.

Vanessa provides a fantastic level of service and expertise.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes
Christopher Pugh
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Christopher Pugh
2
Band 2
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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Graham Watson
2
Graham Watson
2
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy
Vanessa Jakovich
5
Vanessa Jakovich
5
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