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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Projects: Mainly International - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins fields an impressive team of experts who often advise on energy projects across the Middle East, Africa and the USA. It is well regarded for its work in the oil and gas sector and its increasingly prominent role on energy transition technologies such as carbon capture and sequestration. The firm is noted for its standout project financing expertise. The team represents a noteworthy client roster including banks, export credit agencies and multinational oil and gas corporations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised numerous sponsors in relation to the development and financing of the Mozambique LNG Project, which will comprise an integrated offshore gas development and an onshore liquefaction plant, including two LNG trains with total nameplate capacity of 13.12 million tons per annum.

Strengths

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  • The firm is able to draw on a wealth of resources to advise clients on highly complex matters involving legal issues across multiple jurisdictions.

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  • Latham offers subject matter experts in every field.

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  • Latham & Watkins have a commercial attitude and approach. They come up with practical solutions.

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  • The strong track record of Latham & Watkins' project finance team, consisting of highly experienced and dedicated partners and associates, makes it stand out in the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tom Bartlett
    Tom Bartlett

    Tom Bartlett

    Tom Bartlett is held in high regard by market sources due to his broad project financing expertise. His practice focuses on financing the development and expansion of oil and gas infrastructure, as well as water and power projects.

    • What makes Tom stand out is his sharp commercial sense and his ability to resolve some of the most complex matters into something easy to understand for clients.

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    • Tom is a hard-working, seasoned lawyer. Not only does he possess strong technical expertise, he is also very reliable and communicative.

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    • Tom is an outstanding lawyer who comes extremely well prepared to advocate skilfully and persuasively for his clients' positions.

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  • JP Sweny
    JP Sweny

    JP Sweny

    JP Sweny is a noteworthy projects lawyer who advises both sponsors and borrowers on the financing aspects of projects across various jurisdictions. He has particularly strong experience assisting with the financing of significant oil and gas developments.

    • JP Sweny is always creative and solution-oriented when it comes to complex and inextricable topics.

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  • Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking
    Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking

    Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking

    Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking is an up-and-coming counsel within the Latham & Watkins team. He is valued by both funders and borrowers for his advice relating to the development traditional oil and gas infrastructure and energy transition technologies.

    • Alex brings with him a rare blend of deep commercial insight, a sophisticated understanding of client needs and the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions to even the most complex issues.

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    • Alex is a rising star in the world of projects. His client service is unmatched.

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    • Alex is always very relevant in his comments, especially on some commercial aspects, demonstrating a good understanding of the dynamics.

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