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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

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  • Freshfields advised funds advised by Carlyle Group and CVC Capital Partners, China Investment Corporation, founder Sam Laidlaw and certain management owners on the sale of the Neptune Energy group (excluding its business in Germany) to Eni, as well as on the inter-conditional sale of Neptune Energy’s Norway business to Vår Energi, for an aggregate enterprise value of USD4.9 billion. 

Strengths

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Freshfields offers round the clock availability and a 100% dedication to deliver on all promises.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondent
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The Freshfields team is friendly and approachable.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondent
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The Freshfields London team is precise, engaging and available.

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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 matters. He has considerable experience representing oil and gas majors in domestic and international disputes.

He shows great insight and knowledge.

Chris was a great partner. He showed real interest and care in the case while contributing his nuanced understanding of the law to our submissions.

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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 is reasonable, knowledgeable and pragmatic. He gets deals done.

Graham Watson is extremely hands-on and he has a profound knowledge of the sector.

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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 (RAB) model.

Vanessa Jakovich is an incisive, diligent and approachable professional who gives us the security we need.

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