Multinational oil majors and national oil companies turn to Linklaters LLP for its expertise in upstream and downstream projects and transactions in the UK and globally. The practice specialises in M&A, joint ventures, commercial contracts, financing, and disputes. Longstanding specialist Daniel Tyrer has extensive experience in upstream oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals, and energy transition projects. Tyrer leads the team alongside Mark Russell, an expert in upstream hydrocarbons, LNG, petrochemicals, and CCUS mandates. Andrew Penfold acts for sponsors, lenders, and contractors on large-scale oil and gas, power, and infrastructure projects. Jack Allen-Fitt, based between London and Abu Dhabi, advises on joint ventures, M&A, and project structuring. Thomas Chappate specialises in oil and gas financings and supply and trade arrangements.
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Key clients
- INEOS
- Ceyhan Polipropilen Üretim A.Ş.
- Bapco
- XRG P.J.S.C
- Eni
- RWE
- CPPIB
Work highlights
Advised INEOS Olefins Belgium on the development and €3.5bn financing to support the construction and operation of Project ONE.
Advised Ceyhan Polipropilen Üretim A.Ş., a joint venture between Rönesans Holding and SONATRACH, on the structuring, development and financing of an integrated propane dehydrogenation and polypropylene facility in Türkiye.
Advised Eni on the regulation, development, construction and financing of the Liverpool Bay CCS project in the UK.
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Mark Russell
Practice head
Daniel Tyrer; Mark Russell
Other key lawyers
Andrew Penfold; Chris Staples; Jack Allen-Fit; Thomas Chappate