LAWYER PROFILE

Graham Watson

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Graham is head of the Freshfields global energy group.

Having advised on over US$200bn of energy M&A, Graham’s practice covers public and private mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and general corporate and commercial advice.

Based in London, Graham has worked on many of the energy industry’s most transformative deals, covering over 50 jurisdictions, particularly in Latin America and Africa.

Career

A fluent Spanish speaker, Graham spent almost three years based in the Freshfields Madrid office.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Graham Watson is head of the firm's global energy group and focuses his practice in the oil and gas space. He is regularly sought out by top players in the industry for his expert handling of A&D transactions.

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Strengths

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Graham responds to emails incredibly quickly. He delivers on whatever he says he'll deliver on and has a real grasp of the global oil and gas markets.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Graham Watson has impressive oversight and an ability to manoeuvre in difficult situations.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Graham is strong at boiling down complex concepts into commercial advice.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide