‘First choice for complex M&A transactions.’

‘The individuals were truly invested in their contribution to the client and making the transaction successful.’

‘Michael Burns is an outstanding M&A lawyer and offers invaluable support.’

‘In-depth knowledge of LNG sale and purchase agreements.’

‘Good advice, speedy responses and take a practical approach.’

‘Vast experience in negotiating contracts on behalf of clients and delivering the best service.’

‘Baker Botts’ services are unique because they have a dedicated team with relevant skills and knowledge that offers us optimum support.’

‘Good depth of strength across the energy sectors and multiple jurisdictions.’

‘Every single team member is fully engaged, works seamlessly and are extremely dedicated.’

‘Lewis McDonald is exceptional in the field of gas project development, with a great deal of experience advising on cross-border gas projects.’

‘A strong, multidisciplinary energy team led by Lewis McDonald. Its sole focus is to support its clients in the delivery of complex energy projects, providing a comprehensive ‘one-stop’ service.’

‘The team is sensitive to its clients’ needs and will develop creative solutions together with its clients. It maintains constructive working relationships with many of the top-tier firms representing other parties, positioning it well to contribute toward the progression of the negotiation and conclusion of project documentation.’

‘Strong knowledge of the oil and gas environment.’

‘Simon Tysoe is a pragmatic problem-solver and a top lawyer, the type who you would want by your side when things get complex at the negotiation table.’

‘Becky Wee leverages her solid M&A expertise when handling oil and gas matters.’

‘Mukund Dhar is exceptionally talented and goes above and beyond for clients.’

‘The team is responsive and dedicated. They take a holistic view of the transaction, with the aim of concluding within a quick timeframe while looking out for the interests of its client.’

‘If you want the best, this team is the best.’

‘Deep expertise and strategic approach. The team is highly collaborative and engages closely with clients, tailoring advice to meet specific needs. It is responsive, approachable, and consistently deliver high-quality work.’

‘David Baker’s ability to think outside the box and his deep knowledge of the sector make him stand out amongst competitors, making him an invaluable partner in the oil and gas industry.’

‘Superior in every dimension.’

‘The team always endeavours to do the best for clients.’

‘Always available and ready to give full support to the client in order to successfully close the transaction.’

‘Ben James is exceptional in his knowledge of all things oil and gas. Incredibly trusted and a safe hands.’

‘If you want to do an oil and gas transaction, Bracewell is the go-to firm. Their commercial and sector knowledge is second to none.’

‘In-depth industry knowledge, availability and clarity of responses.’

‘The team is very experienced and extremely skilled, offering full support and advice on every aspect of the transaction.’

‘Ben James is a truly trusted adviser.’

‘Huge industry experience.’

‘Jean-Pierre Douglas Henry has a great understanding of the industry.’

‘Charles Allin is a great lawyer and team leader.’

‘DLA has a well-established and experienced team specialising in disputes in the oil and gas industry.’

‘James Carter is a highly-experienced and capable partner. He is a team player and strongly focused on achieving the best results for his clients.’

‘Anna Mills is impressive.’

‘Andrew Shaw has brilliant commercial understanding, is always happy to assist and able to see things from different perspectives.’

‘The team is particularly agile and capable of understanding the energy market dynamics extremely well.’

‘Ben Sulaiman is always on top of things.’

‘A competent team, who are always hard working and client focused.’

‘First-class legal advice and the disputes team is excellent.’

‘A tightly-knit collaborative and experienced team, with the ability to seamlessly scale up to deal with larger transactions.’

‘Andrew Davies is great with the detail. Deservedly trusted on complicated drafting.’

‘Holly Stebbing is top-class and very knowledgeable of the industry.’

‘India Furse is an up-and-coming star of the field. ’

‘NRF have a market-leading team in the oil and gas sector, with partners and associates of the highest calibre, providing excellent advice and representation in the most difficult cases.’

‘Holly Stebbing is a standout figure. She combines fearsome intelligence with a practical and user-friendly approach.’

‘Very strong and engaged throughout the team. Strong and active partner involvement. Excellent associates. Top quality legal analysis. Strong practical and tactical awareness.’

‘Very strong in advising on corporate and M&A elements of mining and resources matters.’

‘Approachable and practical in dealing with issues arising in the mining world that do not usually arise in other industries.’

‘The S&M team all have in-depth knowledge and experience. They are focused on commercial solutions and are uniquely attuned to the nuances and implications of government policy on oil and gas projects.’

‘Oly Moir is our principal contact and is a stand-out individual. He has vast experience of oil and gas transactions and is able to give top quality advice on all aspects of oil and gas projects.’

‘The team has a great global practice, and they understand the nuances of different jurisdictions.’

‘Nadine Amr is a highly skilled lawyer and is always available.’

‘Alex Msimang stands out for his excellent knowledge of the law and oil and gas contracts.’

‘Lauren Davies is an absolute champion of efficiency. She has also developed herself effectively to understand the business of the client, respond to client’s issues by taking into account the specificity of the industry in which the client operates and follow up to ensure that the client’s needs are fully addressed.’

‘Andrew Nealon has a very pragmatic approach, as he always finds smart and unique legal solutions and ways to resolve complex matters.’

‘An excellent team providing top quality work. Fast and pragmatic turn-around and nice to work with.’

‘Justin Williams is great in all respects.’

‘Shaun Lascelles offers a high level of engagement as lead partner and works closely with the associates on his deal team. Shaun has an excellent level of industry and commercial insight and is a fierce negotiator.’

‘Exceptionally smart individuals.’

‘Richard Blunt is very pragmatic and offers commercial advice which goes beyond lawyers’ scope.’

‘The team has a deep understanding of our company and our business. They keep themselves informed of the global market trends and commercial demands in our sector.’

‘The team demonstrates dynamic capabilities, forming cross-border and cross-expertise project teams and interacting with our in-house legal, finance and tax experts. The team follows up closely on the multitude of questions raised and responds quickly.’

‘Baker McKenzie solves problems. They have the resources, expertise, practice areas and jurisdictional bench strength to answer whatever it is you need to get your matter done (and done well). It’s a one-call firm: this is tremendously helpful.’

‘David Duncan is exceptionally good at quickly marshalling a team to deliver high-quality advice for any global matter. I also trust his commercial judgement and experience, particularly in the M&A space. I consider David my first choice for international M&A and commercial work.’

‘Maria O’Brien is a trusted litigation partner with great expertise in Australian law generally, whom we are delighted to work with for tricky and careful matters.’

‘John Coleman is an excellent and skilled corporate and securities lawyer, who is resourceful, quick and deeply knowledgeable for Australian M&A and corporate work. I would be delighted to continue to work with him.’

‘Emily Tetley-Jones provides an exceptional level of service. Her understanding of the complexities of the business enables her to ensure a consistently high level of support.’

‘Antony Phillips provides excellent client management and senior support across a range of issues, ensuring matters are well resourced.’

‘Experts who are highly experienced across various practice areas (such as oil and gas, capital markets, commercial contracts, antitrust, dispute resolution and finance), fluent in multiple languages and make themselves available 24/7.’

‘Nodir Sidikov is a well respected and trusted adviser.’

‘Tamara Vasiljeva has an impressive commercial acumen and understanding of our historic business needs, she is always polite, business-minded and pleasant to work with.’

‘Irina Mikhnova is a knowledgeable and sensible specialist, very approachable and well trusted by our team.’

‘Kuanysh Sarsenbayev combines a rare knowledge of Kazakh law and culture with his knowledge of English law. This makes him a diverse specialist who tailors advice to our commercial and cultural realities.’

‘Gibson Dunn works well as a team, as well as with the client, and provides good and practical advice taking into account the business and commercial needs of the client.’

‘Anna Howell is a great attorney whose work and advice reflects the needs of the client. She is also very responsive to urgent needs of the client.’

‘The Gibson team is first rate in terms of practicality, responsiveness, and creativity to unpack and solve complex problems. They present a diverse team of talented individuals who are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Mitasha Chandok is a great attorney who works well with the team and is very responsive to the needs of the client.’

‘Incredible industry knowledge of the LNG market. Our team is continually impressed by the insight they are able to offer in several different regions.’

‘Richard Nelson leads a strong, capable team in the U. and combined with other Mayer Brown attorneys globally, including in Singapore and Houston, the firm can provide quality advice everywhere in the world.’

‘The advice and responsiveness of Mayer Brown is always timely and top-quality.’

‘Richard Nelson understands how to blend finance, legal and commercial advice into everything he counsels on. Great value overall and counter-parties fully respect his skills and professionalism during challenging negotiations.’

‘The team are leaders in the field.’

‘Matthew Brown is constantly available and consistently delivers top-end work. He is an excellent negotiator and pleasant to deal with.’

‘Morgan Lewis’s oil and gas practice stands out for the depth of its industry knowledge and the proactive, solutions-oriented approach of its team.’

‘Opeyemi Atawo is a standout associate. They have an inspiring and constructive approach which enable us to proceed with the completion of a project.’

‘A key strength is the team’s ability to collaborate well with all participants in a transaction. This collaborative, integrated approach allows them to identify potential issues early. They are adept at managing the many moving parts.’

‘Companies looking for top-tier legal advice on oil and gas project financings and transactions would be well-served by this outstanding practice.’

‘The individuals I have worked with at Morgan Lewis have consistently impressed me with their sharp legal minds, depth of industry knowledge, and unwavering commitment to client service.’

‘The team is well resourced and able to provide excellent advice and, if needed, 24/7 coverage for our urgent projects.’

‘Patrick Wallace is well versed in oil and gas matters, giving thoughtful and innovative solutions to complex problems.’

‘Patrick Wallace provides excellent solutions to difficult commercial situations with knowledge, experience and intelligence that are remarkable.’

‘Awareness about the typical characteristics of the client, taking them into consideration when proposing legal solutions.’

‘Patrick Wallace is very calm under pressure and provides innovative solutions to complex situations.’

‘A full service oil and gas offering. Partners with real expertise, who work on the matters, engage directly with the client, and who are available when you need to speak.’

‘Joe Levin is fantastic. He’s switched on, understands the commercial as well as the legal dynamics at play and works in a collaborative way with both his clients and counterparts.’

‘Proactive, diligent, and responsive.’

‘Joe Levin is a solution-focused and adaptable finance partner, with a breadth of oil and gas expertise.’

‘Chris Kilburn is an experienced and practical corporate partner. Whether leading on a M&A transaction or acting in a supporting capacity on a wider matter, Chris understands clients’ needs and delivers clear, digestible advice.’

‘The team are highly experienced.’

‘Heike Trischmann shows fantastic attention to detail and advocates strongly for client’s position in negotiations whilst attempting to find common ground.’

‘Pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused.’

‘Hard-working and diligent, they always deliver for us.’

‘They have a deep depth of knowledge and are commercially focused.’

‘Impressive depth of knowledge of the oil and gas markets.’

‘Marc Hammerson brings new, practical ideas to the table, finding solutions to complex problems. A blend of deep legal and market knowledge.’

‘Professional and quick with responses.’

‘A professional team covering all aspects of oil and gas industry Essential for overseas investors.’

‘Excellent team work.’

‘An energy team that is focused on the contractors rather than the operators. They have a full understanding of the challenges facing contractors and are well versed in finding solutions.’

‘Jeremy Farr is a leader in his field and a joy to work with.’

‘K&L Gates stands out due to its unique blend of expertise, innovative ideas, and a strong commitment to diversity and technology. We appreciate the team’s depth of knowledge and key capabilities in handling complex cases with ease.’

‘The team has industry experience, takes a commercial approach and are solution-orientated.’

‘Exceptional legal expertise across a variety of areas, distinguished by its commitment to client success and ethical standards.’

‘Ben Holland has outstanding legal expertise in the oil and gas sector, particularly for clients in the power station industry.’

‘Very experienced and knowledgeable. Hands-on approach, very nice to deal with.’

‘The team possesses extensive industry-specific expertise and knowledge, and they collaborate with other practice areas to offer holistic legal solution.’

‘Personalised service, commitment to understanding the unique needs and goals of a client, transparent communication, ensuring that client is well-informed at every stage, with clear and regular updates, expertise in identifying and assessing potential legal risks and providing strategic advice to mitigate these risks.’

‘Ted Greeno is an exceptional lawyer and I find his contributions invariably helpful and well-reasoned.’

‘A strong and available team with in-depth knowledge of the industry and the client’s needs.’

‘Jonathan Goldfarb is an outstanding, no-nonsense lawyer who tells you the straight facts. Good ability to handle complex issues in a simple manner. When in Jonathans hands, you as a client can relax knowing every detail has been reviewed.’

‘Jonathan Goldfarb and his team are simply the best in their field.’

‘Jonathan Goldfarb is an exceptionally knowledgeable lawyer and delivers a first-class service whenever called upon.’

‘The team is of a high calibre, always available and responsive.’

‘Renaud Barbier-Emery is one of the best legal practitioners in the industry. He is the offshore drilling industry’s go-to lawyer for industry M&A, rig transactions, management services agreements, drilling contracts and related contracts.’

‘Turnaround time is very impressive, and the firm has also demonstrated creativity in structuring complex transactions.’

‘Rory Connor has demonstrated excellence in his service delivery. Very creative, knowledgeable and creative. Significant experience in dealing with complex transactions.’

‘I believe the practice provides a high-quality level of service. Each member of the team works hard to ensure that the desired end result is achieved.’

‘Angus Rollo is incredibly client focused and great to work with. He has a practical approach to any issue and understands the client’s perspective.’

‘Very focused team. They are responsive and well-versed in the issues. They are also very well apprised of the market conditions in the LNG business.’

‘Matteo Matteucci is well-versed and very professional in his work.’

‘Excellent LNG knowledge.’

‘The very strong international upstream legal expertise and ability to deliver within very demanding timeframes is what makes this team exceptional.’

‘Colin Graham demonstrates an impressive depth of international upstream and midstream experience and he has a fantastic ability to provide advice on complex cross-border legal issues, with relevance to, and identification of, pertinent commercial issues.’

‘Greg Hammond is practical and solutions driven. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in negotiating oil and gas, and energy transactions generally and always provides us with sound, commercial advice. One of our trusted go to advisers.’

‘In the frontier upstream energy space, their team has unrivalled experience of complex and challenging jurisdictions.’

‘Greg Hammond is a stand-out individual who is a personable and an outstanding performer . His knowledge of frontier jurisdictions in the upstream and downstream energy space has no equal.’

‘Outstanding in their knowledge and experience of oil and gas matters, with expertise on exploration and development projects.’

‘Great service, highly responsive and very knowledgeable.’

‘Greg Hammond combines a true bulldog spirit with a hawk’s eye for detail, and never fails to bring a sense of calm to proceedings, no matter how complex or challenging.’

‘A good group with experienced individuals.’

‘Greg Hammond is an experienced oil and gas lawyer.’