Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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(020) 7615 3000About
Provided by Milbank LLP
Milbank were among the first international law firms to form a dedicated Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group over three decades ago, and since then we have pioneered the application of limited-recourse project finance techniques internationally. Our Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group comprises more than 150 dedicated project finance attorneys, including 20 partners, in our offices worldwide. With one of the largest and most experienced project finance teams of any major law firm, we represent the full spectrum of project participants, including, sponsors, project joint ventures, contractors, lenders (ECAs multilateral institutions, funds and commercial banks), underwriters and government agencies.
Clients recognise our Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group as the leading choice for the financing and development of the most critical and pioneering projects across the globe. Over the past three years, Milbank has closed more than 140 project financings, which raised more than US$125 billion for project, energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Milbank is fortunate to work with many clients who have undertaken innovative and complex projects. As a result, a number of our deals have been recognised as ‘Deal of the Year’ by industry publications and guides each year.
Chambers Review
Milbank is a well-known name in the world of project financing with significant experience dealing with large-scale projects in the oil and gas sector. The firm is frequently involved in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas project development. Its lawyers demonstrate an impressive track record in transactions across the world, with particular strength in emerging markets. It's a go-to firm for bank consortiums, export credit agencies and other lenders. Its energy lawyers are also active in advising clients on major debt restructurings and refinancings.
Work Highlights
- Milbank represented the lenders in connection with the financing for the acquisition by Energos Infrastructure of two FSRUs from affiliates of Dynagas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Milbank has extensive experience and the team is highly reactive."
"The Milbank team is available around the clock."
"Milbank demonstrates industry knowledge and creativity in resolving both commercial and legal issues."
"Milbank has extensive experience and the team is highly reactive."
"The Milbank team is available around the clock."
"Milbank demonstrates industry knowledge and creativity in resolving both commercial and legal issues."
Notable Practitioners
John Dewar heads the firm's energy and infrastructure practice and is a financing specialist with significant experience in advising on renewable energy projects. He regularly acts for development banks and other lenders on transactions involving wind and solar assets.
"John is an experienced and erudite partner."
"John Dewar is a superb finance lawyer."
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Milbank LLP
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Industries
Provided by Milbank LLP
Mining
Oil and Gas
Power
Renewable Energy