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Stewart M Robertson

Stewart M Robertson

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

General Practice

Africa

Asia

Energy & Natural Resources

Energy Transition

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Latin America

Middle East

Mining & Metals

National Security

Oil & Gas

Project Development & Finance

Career

Stewart M. Robertson is co-head of S&C’s global Project Development & Finance Group and a member of S&C’s Energy & Natural Resources Group. Mr. Robertson has more than 35 years of experience advising clients on major transactions in emerging markets. He has particular expertise advising on complex mining and metals, oil and gas and other natural resource projects.

Mr. Robertson’s experience includes negotiating investments, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings, foreign investments and commercial arrangements among sponsors and host countries and related disputes, and negotiating financing agreements with commercial banks, underwriters, rating agencies, ECAs and MLAs. Clients value Mr. Robertson’s deep knowledge of precedent setting structures, as well as his strong commercial sense and ability to advise from a business perspective.

Personal

Harvard Law School, LL.M., 1987; University of Toronto Faculty of Law, LL.B., 1986

Bar Admissions:

New York

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International - UK

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Stewart Robertson maintains a varied mining practice, regularly advising clients on project financings and restructurings, as well as international arbitrations. He possesses noteworthy experience handling transactions in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Projects: Mainly International - UK

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Stewart Robertson serves as co-head of the firm's global project development and finance department and is well regarded for his project financing expertise. He regularly advises on mining and LNG developments in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Strengths

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  • Stewart has demonstrated strong commercial, legal, interpersonal and leadership skills.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • Stewart is a seasoned lawyer, who provides incredible insight from experience and adds value in difficult situations using his quick wit.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • Stewart is excellent to work with. He is collaborative and proactive.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • Stewart Robertson is excellent to work with. He has world-leading project expertise.

    Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • Stewart is a seasoned lawyer who provides incredible insight from experience and adds value in difficult situations using his quick wit.

    Projects: Mainly InternationalChambers Global Guide

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Germany

Italy

Japan

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