Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP has a blossoming reputation in energy and infrastructure projects, along with M&A transactions. Its global reputation, commitment to Latin America, and strength in the energy sector brings it a steady flow of top engagements. The firm has a strong record with project sponsors, strategic investors, and private equity and infrastructure funds. Along with its background in oil-and-gas projects in Brazil and Mexico, the Latin America-facing team is also making a further impression in renewables and energy transition, including hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG). Moreover, the firm has worked on a series of investments in mining and digital infrastructure projects. Brian Bradshaw is a senior name in oil and gas, along with renewables and energy transition projects; he led the team that represented CNOOC International on its acquisition of a 5% participating interest in the production-sharing contract relating to the Búzios oilfield in the Santos Basin pre-salt area, Brazil. Timothy Chandler is noted for private equity investments in energy and infrastructure assets, while native Spanish speaking counsel Eduardo Marquez Certucha is another key member of the team.