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Latham & Watkins LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins handles a range of corporate and commercial issues for clients across the world in the oil and gas sphere. The team offers expertise across the full life-cycle of a project, from exploration to post-production, and possesses a strong knowledge of regulatory issues in the sector. It is capable of handling disputes relating to a broad range of energy developments, including upstream, midstream and downstream matters. The firm's clients include financial institutions and notable oil and gas companies. The firm also offers complementary expertise in human rights and environmental matters to provide clients with comprehensive advice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented the sponsors in connection with the development and financing of the USD24 billion Mozambique LNG Project.

Strengths

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  • The team at Latham & Watkins are brilliant. They are extremely high-quality and are at the forefront of some of the biggest and most important deals in the market.

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  • Latham & Watkins' strengths include their expertise and experience, timely communication, client-focused approach, strategic thinking, reputation and track record.

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  • Latham & Watkins is a very solution-oriented and client-oriented firm. The team are able to handle very complex, sophisticated matters and explain them in a digestible way.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tom Bartlett
    Tom Bartlett

    Tom Bartlett

    Tom Bartlett is an oil and gas specialist who frequently assists with acquisition and financing of both upstream and downstream assets. He is highly adept at handling transactions with cross-border elements, including those in the Middle East and Europe.

    • Tom Bartlett's knowledge and understanding of project finance is second to none. He is a great lawyer and person to work with.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK

    • Tom Bartlett is excellent.

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  • Sam Newhouse
    Sam Newhouse

    Sam Newhouse

    Sam Newhouse is held in high regard for his strong M&A-focused practice. He regularly acts for global energy companies on the acquisition and disposal of upstream and midstream oil and gas assets.

    • Sam Newhouse is excellent.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK

    • Sam Newhouse is on top of the negotiations. He gives us a lot of confidence that we have all the protections that we need, and the quality of work he does is exceptional.

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  • Evelyne Girio
    Evelyne Girio

    Evelyne Girio

    Evelyne Girio is dual-qualified in England and France. She is experienced in handling significant energy acquisitions, disposals and private equity transactions spanning across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

    • Evelyne is absolutely best in class on all commodity-related contracts.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentUK

    • Evelyne Girio is excellent.

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