Mr Richard Devine > Devine & Severova > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Lawyer Profile
Devine & Severova Offices
Devine & Severova FZ-LLC
PO Box 487177
United Arab Emirates
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Mr Richard Devine
Work Department
Energy
Position
Partner
Career
Richard specialises in energy law and has practised in the sector for over 20 years. He has been based in the UAE since 2005, working on projects and transactions in the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.
Richard has experience advising on project development, joint ventures, M&A, foreign direct investment, oil and gas transportation agreements, oilfield services, feedstock supply and product offtake agreements, and disputes. Richard counsels major international oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil companies, oilfield services companies and project sponsors.
Prior to co-founding the firm, Richard was a partner at Baker Botts, Clyde & Co and Norton Rose Fulbright.
Memberships
Law Society of England and Wales
Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN)
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Oil, gas and natural resources
(Leading individuals)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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals United Arab Emirates > Oil, gas and natural resources
- Oil, gas and natural resources United Arab Emirates