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Devine & Severova Offices

Devine & Severova
Devine & Severova FZ-LLC
PO Box 487177
United Arab Emirates
Visit website +971 50 550 7995

Devine & Severova > The Legal 500 Rankings

United Arab Emirates > Oil, gas and natural resources Tier 2

Well versed in the sale and purchase, operation, development and financing aspects of oil and gas projects in the region, boutique firm Devine & Severova is seeing a growing volume of mandates pertaining to decarbonisation initiatives in relation to the UAE’s net zero pledge, alongside a consistent flow of conventional instructions. The group has a client list of oil and gas developers and producers, including multinational corporations and leading industry players, exhibiting a far-reaching geographical reach. Richard Devine and Ana Severova co-head the practice and are widely praised by clients for their ‘extensive experience in oil and gas projects in the MENA region’ and their ability to provide comprehensive advice tailored to specific businesses. Both Devine and Severova focus their efforts on project development, foreign direct investment and disputes work.

Practice head(s):

Richard Devine; Ana Severova

Testimonials

‘One aspect we truly appreciate is that we are always in direct contact with the partners, Richard Devine and Ana Severova. This arrangement allows for immediate decision-making on any issues that arise. I have appreciated their responsiveness and comprehensive legal advice with alternative options.’

‘Richard Devine and Ana Severova demonstrated exceptional qualities. Their prompt responses and agreement drafting, in-depth legal insights, and ability to provide comprehensive advice with alternative options were truly commendable. Their extensive experience in oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi and the MENA region further distinguished them as highly qualified and knowledgeable professionals. The quality of their legal advice is always beyond our expectations.’

‘Devine & Severova always tried to understand our business position and gave us good advice and recommendations.’

‘I had always worked with Richard Devine. His knowledge and experience of E&P business in the Middle East is excellent.’

‘Genuine oil and gas expertise, boutique firm with magic circle credentials/experience.’

‘Richard Devine has long term experience in the Middle East. He’s a subject matter expert.’

‘We have obtained legal expertise of the firm in various upstream and downstream projects and found both partners Richard Devine & Ana Severova to have in-depth knowledge of oil & gas industry. Their legal advice remained very helpful to the company and protected us legally in various contracts we have executed during this time.’

‘Richard Devine has been at the forefront of Middle East oil and gas deals for nearly 20 years. ’

Work highlights

  • Advised a national oil company on the establishment of a solar power project as part of its decarbonisation efforts.
  • Advised an international oil company on an approximately $1bn bid to acquire upstream assets in the MENA region.
  • Advised an international oil company on an LNG master sale and purchase agreement in North Africa.

Devine & Severova > Firm Profile

The firm: Devine & Severova is a boutique law firm with a strong focus on the oil and gas sector. Providing an alternative to large international law firms, it combines leading expertise with flexibility, innovation and personal attention to clients’ requirements. Its founders, Richard Devine and Ana Severova, have been practising in the MENA region since 2005 and their combined experience spans over 30 years and more than 30 countries.

Areas of practice: Devine & Severova’s core strengths include acquisitions and disposals of oil and gas interests (corporate and asset deals), joint venture arrangements, gas and petrochemical projects, transportation, processing, operational and commercial matters, contentious work, corporate restructurings, and regulatory and foreign direct investment. The firm’s clients include major international oil companies, national oil companies, independent producers, oilfield services providers and project developers.

Devine & Severova’s recent experience includes advising on matters in Azerbaijan, Egypt, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Qatar, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Congo, UAE and Yemen.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Energy Richard Devine richard.devine@devineseverova.com +971505507995
Energy Ana Severova ana.severova@devineseverova.com +971525785144

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Richard Devine photo Mr Richard Devine Partner View Profile
Ana Severova photo Mrs Ana Severova Partner View Profile

Languages

English, Russian, Italian, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian

Memberships

Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN)