Bracewell (UK) LLP‘s emerging markets group has a distinct niche in energy and natural resources. Beyond its core focus on oil and gas, the team is increasingly active in renewable energy matters. Practice head Jason Fox is a seasoned energy finance lawyer, while Tom Jamieson is an expert in commercial contracts covering the financing and refinancing of projects across Africa and the EMEA regions. Oliver Irwin is well-versed in advising both lenders and sponsors across the full spectrum of multi-sourced project financings. Other standouts include Robert Meade, who handles international disputes related to power infrastructure and trade, and Alistair Calvert whose primary focus is on international arbitration. Olivia Caddy has a niche in Francophone Africa, and energy lawyer Adam Blythe concentrates on M&A transactions.
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‘As in-house counsel, I rely on this M&A team for their sharp commercial instincts, deep transactional expertise, and ability to navigate complex cross-border deals with confidence and clarity.'
'What sets the team apart is their responsiveness, partner-led approach, and genuine understanding of our business priorities. They don’t just advise—they anticipate, strategise, and deliver.’
‘Working with Adam Blythe has been a standout experience. Adam brings a rare combination of technical excellence, commercial pragmatism, and calm under pressure that sets him apart from other M&A lawyers we’ve worked with. He has an exceptional ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable advice, and he consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of our business and strategic goals.’
‘You get partner time throughout the deal, and not only at the outset. 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. ’
‘It is an absolute pleasure to deal with Tom Jamieson! I know when I have him on file that this will be a plain sailing file, even when they are dealing with complex matters. ’
'Bracewell has a fantastic, close-knit team who are extremely commercial. They are a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Africa Oil Corporation
- AMEA Power
- Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan
- CrossBoundary Energy
- Egyptian Refining Company (Takrir) S.A.E.
- Eni S.p.A.
- Hunt Oil Company
- Impact Oil & Gas Limited
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Seplat Energy Plc
- TotalEnergies Renewables International
- Trident Energy, L.P.
- Vision International Investment Company
- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA)
- Gulf Investment Corporation
- Westa Solar
- Africa Oil Corporation
- EOG Resources Trinidad
Work highlights
Advised Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and the commercial lenders on the development and financing of two wind IPPs – the 600-MW Al-Ghat IPP and the 500-MW Wa’ad Al-Shamal IPP, which are being developed by a consortium led by Marubeni Corporation.
Advised the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan – or APIKUR – is an association of eight international upstream oil and gas companies that have an interest in one or more upstream oil and gas contracts (production sharing contracts) in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Advised Eni S.p.A. on its sale of NAOC Ltd (owning upstream oil and gas interests in Nigeria) to Oando plc.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Jason Fox
Other key lawyers
Tom Jamieson; Oliver Irwin; Robert Meade; Alistair Calvert; Olivia Caddy; Adam Blythe