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Simon Tysoe

Simon Tysoe

Global 2026

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

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

UK

7 years ranked

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Africa-wide

3 years ranked

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas

Africa-wide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Simon specialises in transactions in the energy sector and has extensive experience advising clients on a range of cross-border energy and natural resources transactions, including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas M&A, power and renewables M&A, joint ventures, restructuring, and project development. He works with a range of financial investors, strategics, and commodity traders.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Simon Tysoe frequently acts for oil majors and national oil companies on transactions concerning both domestic and international assets, with a focus on Africa and the Middle East. He is particularly adept at assisting with acquisitions, disposals and restructurings.
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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Simon Tysoe is a leading oil and gas M&A lawyer who is frequently mandated on high value transactions with an African nexus. He is based in the London office of Gibson Dunn, having recently joined the firm after leaving Latham & Watkins.

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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Africa-wide

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Simon Tysoe is a leading London-based lawyer who is well noted for his wide-ranging M&A practice focused on the oil and gas sector. He is a prolific partner who is active on a very high number of global deals, including numerous matters relating to Africa. He recently joined Gibson Dunn after leaving Latham & Watkins.

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Strengths

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  • Simon has a well-respected M&A and private capital practice.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide

  • Simon Tysoe is very available and makes time to be present on the project. He is very commercial and always defends our interests.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide

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