The ‘experienced and solutions-oriented’ team at Bracewell (UK) LLP has a dedicated focus for lenders and borrowers on financings within the energy and natural resources sector. Team head Jason Fox regularly handles syndicated lending work in the context of his market-leading reserve-based lending offering. Olivia Caddy is also skilled at handling upstream oil and gas financings, particularly in Francophone African countries. Oliver Irwin is also a key member of the team advising lenders and borrowers on power and infrastructure projects, including those requiring multi-sourced financings.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is experienced and solutions oriented.'
- 'They have a very strong team on the oil and gas financing and M&A side, with years of experience in this particular market.'
- 'It is an absolute pleasure to deal with Tom Jamieson and Gordon Stewart! I know when I have them on file that this will be a plain sailing file, even when they are dealing with complex matters. The synergy there is between Tom and Gordon is a definite advantage to any client.'
- 'Exceptional experience in the oil and natural gas sector (and associated sectors) globally, and deep connectivity with stakeholders across sponsors, borrowers, creditors. High quality legal services, with problem-solving approach, and commercial pragmatism mindset.'
- 'Partners are available and provide above-par commercial-oriented solutions, which is a key differentiator.'
- 'The areas of expertise in which they have advised us are always very specific and novel, and we always felt accompanied throughout the process. Despite the complexity, they do not hesitate to spend their time and energy in demystifying the issues.'
Key clients
- HSBC Saudi Arabia & the lenders for the financing
- Natixis
- Alinma Bank
- Riyad Bank
- Vision International Investment Company
- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA)
- Gulf Investment Corporation
- Lenders to Transdev, Nesma and TCC
- Al-Jil Alati
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- International Power S.A. (Dubai Branch)
- Lenders for Refinancing for SMN Barka Power Company S.A.O.C.
- BlueNord Energy Denmark A/S
- Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited
- Assala Energy
Work highlights
Advising HSBC Saudi Arabia on the financing of the designing, building, operating, insuring and maintenance of residential communities and associated facilities and services of the Oxagon community.
Advised the lenders to Tamasuk Holding Company and Alghanim International on the development and financing of the Al Ansar PPP project in KSA being procured by competitive tender by the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia.
Advising the Vision International Investment Company, TAQA and GIC consortium in relation to its successful bid for Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir Project.
Practice head
Jason Fox
Other key lawyers
Olivia Caddy; Oliver Irwin; Ro Lazarovitch; Tom Jamieson; Eimear Murphy; Gordon Stewart