Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP‘s energy practice demonstrates deep expertise across corporate, finance and disputes work in the oil and gas sector. With a strong bench of specialists and a reputation for handling complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions, the team advises across the full energy value chain. Complementing its deep capacity in energy sector disputes, the firm is recognised for its leading M&A and project finance capabilities, particularly in upstream financing, acting for lenders, borrowers and sponsors. Lewis McDonald advises on global energy projects spanning upstream oil and gas, LNG and renewables. Reza Dadbakhsh is a key individual on cross-border transactions. Steven Dalton advises E&P majors, utilities and traders on M&A and project development across hydrocarbons and the energy transition, with experience in both major and emerging markets. James Baily is a further key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘A consistently excellent team throughout their ranks and especially at partner level. Their collegiality, which delivers better outcomes for clients, sets them apart.’
‘The service provided is very efficient in many ways. They have a very high level of commercial knowledge and are very experienced in the area of gas.’
‘Lewis McDonald is outstanding, particularly in communication with clients. With a deep understanding of the gas area, he can provide a very high quality of service.’
'Steven Dalton has a fierce intellect and is commercially astute.'
'Laura Hulett delivers a comprehensively excellent service. Among the very best when it comes to oil & gas M&A.'
Key clients
- Guaranty Trust Bank
- Bp plc
- Natixis SA
- DNB Bank ASA
- IGI Poseidon
- Standard Chartered Bank
- VTTI B.V.
- H2T: BP International Limited
- HyGreen: BP Alternative Energy Limited
- SEFE
- African Export-Import Bank
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Lewis McDonald
Other key lawyers
Reza Dadbakhsh; Steven Dalton; James Baily; Laura Hulett