LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Burns

Global 2026

Ashurst Perkins Coie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

3 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Michael Burns is regularly instructed by energy companies, capital markets investors and large corporate entities for high-value transactions. He routinely advises on upstream acquisitions and on the establishment of joint ventures between oil and gas companies.

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Strengths

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Michael is a top-class corporate lawyer.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
He is always available and operates well within our very tight deadlines. We could always rely on him.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Michael is very responsive and friendly. It feels like he has my back and gives the impression that he is interested in my business and developing connections with other clients.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
He was always very pragmatic, trying to find a solution that works for the client and is commercially viable.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide