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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Orrick has a superb renewables team with substantial experience advising on M&A transactions and financings. The firm is frequently sought out for its considerable expertise in offshore wind matters. The team also provides development and regulatory advice on a wide range of other renewable energy technologies, including onshore wind, biomass and waste-to-energy projects. Its lawyers regularly act for major energy companies and investment funds. The team is adept at advising on projects across the globe, including Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick advised Microsoft's collaborative clean energy purchase agreement with Brookfield to deliver 10.5GW of new renewable energy in the U.S. and Europe between 2026 and 2030.

Strengths

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  • The Orrick team has strong commercial awareness and always provides great advice on ways to resolve commercial issues.

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  • Orrick's pragmatic approach in negotiations is instrumental for handling complex transactions in a short period of time whilst preserving a partnership mindset.

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  • Orrick has great geographic reach and a high-powered team that can turn out a lot of work quickly.

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  • The Orrick team interprets situations quickly and has strong recollections of situations when they come back up.

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  • Orrick has in-depth knowledge of the industry and recent transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anna Howell
    Anna Howell

    Anna Howell

    Anna Howell advises investors and oil and gas companies on the acquisition and disposal of assets in the North Sea, Africa and Asia. She is noted for her expertise in LNG matters and regularly assists with operational issues and the negotiation of bunker sale and purchase agreements.

    • Anna brings a wealth of background knowledge and experience to the table.

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    • Anna is dedicated to providing a high level of service that is focused on achieving the goals of the client.

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    • Anna is as solid as they come. We can always count on her to address our legal needs or find the right resource to bring in.

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  • Evan Stergoulis
    Evan Stergoulis

    Evan Stergoulis

    Evan Stergoulis is a respected and experienced lawyer in the energy sector. His expertise includes advising on financing and M&A transactions in relation to onshore and offshore wind farm projects.

    • Evan's extensive experience in energy investments makes him stand out as a clear leader in his field.

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    • Evan is well known in this space.

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  • Mark Beeley
    Mark Beeley

    Mark Beeley

    Mark Beeley is experienced in handling both litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to issues with conventional power assets. He regularly represents clients in cases across a range of jurisdictions concerning matters such as profit allocation, warranty breaches and construction issues.

    • Mark is very well known in this market.

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    • Mark Beeley has an encyclopedic understanding of the legal market.

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  • Ravinder Sandhu
    Ravinder Sandhu

    Ravinder Sandhu

    Ravinder Sandhu is recognised for her expertise in the renewables sector. She advises a range of clients on the development, acquisition and disposal of onshore and offshore wind farms, as well as associated transmission assets.

    • Ravinder Sandhu is clear, concise and professional in all her communications and is able to keep us on task.

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    • Ravinder Sandhu is fantastic. She knows the OFTO regime inside out. I fully trust her and value both her legal and commercial astuteness.

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    • As well as having expert knowledge of the sector, Ravinder is responsive, supportive and quick to understand issues and advise how to resolve them.

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  • Simon Alsey
    Simon Alsey

    Simon Alsey

    Simon Alsey is prized by energy companies and infrastructure investment funds for his deft handling of transactions in the power and renewables sectors. He is most frequently involved in acquisitions and divestitures of offshore wind projects and associated offshore transmission assets.

    • Simon's experience is excellent. His understanding of the issues and his support in addressing these are highly valued. 

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    • Simon Alsey's ability to navigate complex technical matters is invaluable.

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  • Adam Smith
    Adam Smith

    Adam Smith

    Adam Smith has a notable project finance practice in which he acts on the funding of a range of renewable assets including onshore and offshore wind. He also acts on corporate power purchasing arrangements.

    • Adam is timely, precise and commercial.

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    • Adam Smith delivers in tough and complex deal situations and helps source guidance from multiple international partner firms where needed.

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    • Adam is a pleasure to deal with. He is one to watch. 

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  • Mitasha Chandok
    Mitasha Chandok

    Mitasha Chandok

    Mitasha Chandok is noted for her practice advising on corporate transactions in the oil and gas sector. She adeptly represents her clients in a range of sales, acquisitions and investments.

    • Mitasha Chandok provides great service while taking into account the needs of the business.

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    • Mitasha commits all resources and time necessary to maintain timelines and has excellent support.

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Ranked Individuals at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (7)

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    Evan Stergoulis

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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    Ravinder Sandhu

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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    Simon Alsey

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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    Adam Smith

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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