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Omar Samji

Omar Samji

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Omar Samji is a partner in Weil’s Private Equity practice. He advises energy companies and investors in mergers & acquisitions, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, project development, and commercial arrangements in hydrogen, carbon capture & sequestration, energy storage, renewable fuels, and other energy transition areas. He also counsels clients on corporate governance matters. Omar's clients include private and independent oil and gas companies, private equity funds, energy technology companies, MLPs, and alternative asset investors.

Career

Joined Firm: 2023

Personal

Columbia University (J.D., Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, 2004); McGill University (B.Com., Dean's List, 2000); Admissions: Texas; New York; California

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Omar Samji handles midstream oil and gas transactions, frequently assisting clients with strategic joint ventures as well as asset sales and purchases.
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Strengths

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  • He understands our needs and is always willing to work with us to think of solutions.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide

  • Omar is extremally responsive and commercial.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide

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