Watson Farley & Williams LLP demonstrates a leading oil and gas practice, advising on major M&A, finance, and litigation matters across the UK and global markets. The firm is highly sought-after for its work on landmark transactions, including high-value acquisitions from oil majors, and for its strong relationships with major lenders and traders. Chris Kilburn, global head of oil and gas, focuses on complex upstream M&A involving significant asset transfers. Joe Levin is recognised for his expertise in reserve-based lending financings. Heike Trischmann leads the firm’s LNG-to-power offering.
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Testimonials
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‘Detailed understanding of the oil and gas industry and how the legal and regulatory framework impacts on governments and private investors.’
‘Have worked extensively with Heike Trischmann. We value the pragmatic approach to key issues and a willingness to consider alternative solutions rather than rely on experience from other projects/countries where the context may differ.’
Key clients
- African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
- Trident Energy
- Shell
- Trafigura PTE Ltd
- Shell Energy Europe Limited (“SEEL”)
- BW Energy Holdings Pte. Ltd
- TFG Marine
- Mauritius Commercial Bank
- DNB Bank ASA
- CCC Oil and Gas Ltd and Massader (The Sovereign Wealth Fund of Palestine)
- Seplat Energy
- AFC
Work highlights
Advising BW Energy on an up to $300m new international reserve-based lending facility.
Advising CCC Oil & Gas and Massader (the Palestinian Sovereign Wealth Fund) on the development and financing of the integrated Gaza Marine gas project involving the development and financing of a gas field offshore Gaza, Palestine, and the development and financing of a gas processing plant at El Arish in Egypt.
Advising AIM listed Star Energy on its acquisition of a majority stake in a company with geothermal assets in Croatia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Joe Levin
Other key lawyers
Chris Kilburn; Heike Trischmann