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Watson Farley & Williams

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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Sector focused firm: 

 WFW is an industry-focused firm with an outstanding reputation as one of the most innovative and highly respected firms operating in the energy and natural resources sector. WFW has a particularly strong brand acting for clients in the renewable energy, energy infrastructure, oil & gas, mining & minerals and soft commodities sectors.

Market leading renewables practice: 

 Our market leading position in renewable energy stems from our ability to support our clients throughout the entire business lifecycle of their project, from early stage considerations such as joint ventures and consenting issues to construction procurement, power purchase and other commercial contracts, project financing and the acquisition/divestment of completed high profile projects.

Oil & gas practice: 

Our oil & gas practice advises clients in all major hydrocarbon regions on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions. We advise throughout the supply chain and provide innovative, sector focused advice. 

Mining & minerals sector team: 

Despite difficult market conditions, our team continue to advise clients on both new projects and raising funds to continue to develop existing projects.

Clients (9)

  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • DONG Energy AS
  • EFG Hermes
  • Investec plc
  • Lightsource
  • Madagascar Oil
  • OMV AG
  • PKA AIP
  • Tower Resources plc

Industries (4)

  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Mining & Metals
  • Utilities

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Watson Farley & Williams has a respected team with an enviable reputation for its expertise in relation to solar projects, as well as both onshore and offshore wind farms. The group handles the full breadth of issues relating to renewables projects, including transactional, commercial and financing matters. Its lawyers frequently represent lenders, sponsors and investors, among other clients, often advising on multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions. The firm possesses additional capabilities in upstream and midstream oil and gas transactions, including acquisitions and divestments.
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Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised UCED on its acquisition of GGE from Infracapital. GGE is a Slovak energy and heat producer and distributor with a portfolio comprising 213 MW heat and 70+MW electricity networks, including the Považská Bystrica steam-gas heating plant.

  • Watson Farley & Williams acted for a syndicate of commercial banks and traders in financing the acquisition by Trident Energy of a portfolio of assets from Chevron and Total in the Republic of Congo.

Strengths

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  • The WFW team has a deep understanding of the market and a desire to not overcomplicate things.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • WFW has knowledge of the latest international developments and their practical implications with respect to applicable laws and regulations.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • They understand industry complexities and can translate these into pragmatic drafting and call upon subject matter experts as needed.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • The Watson Farley & Williams team has an extremely diligent and thorough approach to understanding not only the legal aspects of the case but also the commercial and strategic dimensions. 

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

  • WFW provides commercial, pragmatic advice that gets the outcome we want without wasting time on irrelevant matters. They know what is important and what is not.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Henry Stewart
    Henry Stewart

    Henry Stewart

    Henry Stewart is adept at handling financing and refinancing mandates for renewable energy companies and commercial lenders. He is particularly experienced in the solar and wind energy arenas.

    • Henry is always reachable to support the business. He has sophisticated knowledge of the market and deal structuring, and offers business-focused solutions.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Henry is very well known.

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  • Joe Levin
    Joe Levin

    Joe Levin

    Joe Levin focuses his oil and gas practice on complex upstream finance transactions. He has considerable experience advising lenders on financing deals to support acquisitions and project development.

    • Joe is good on the finance side.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondentGlobal

    • Joe is great. He is a good communicator and is very personable.

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  • Daisy East
    Daisy East

    Daisy East

    Daisy East is a renewable energy lawyer who frequently advises on high-profile project financing transactions. Her client base includes a range of lenders including funds, banks and export credit agencies.

    • Daisy East is very smart and easy to work with. She knows her stuff.

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Ranked Individuals at Watson Farley & Williams (3)

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    Henry Stewart

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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    Daisy East

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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