Akin advises across the full oil and gas value chain, including upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG, refining, and petrochemical operations. The firm is experienced in joint ventures, corporate transactions, financial restructuring, private credit, project finance, and international disputes, while also assisting clients through trade, sanctions, and public policy issues. Building off his longstanding oil and gas experience, Alex Harrison supports clients with hydrocarbon-based businesses in the transition of their operations. Shaun Lascelles focuses on complex corporate and private equity deals. Rob Butler advises on energy and infrastructure projects, with a specialism in the upstream and midstream oil and gas space. Justin Williams is a further key contact.
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- 'Everyone we have worked with at the firm is whip-smart and commercially engaged.'
Key clients
- Vitol SA
- L1 Energy
- The Carlyle Group
- Energy Equation Partners
- Vivo Energy
Work highlights
Advised Vitol SA (acting by its subsidiary Petrol Ofisi) on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in BP Turkey Refining Limited and BP Petrolleri A.Ş.
Advised LetterOne on an agreement to transfer the majority of Wintershall Dea’s non-Russia related upstream business to London-listed Harbour Energy plc for a total consideration of $11.2 billion.
Advised Carlyle International Energy Partners in connection with the sale of its majority interest in the oil and gas exploration and production company, Mazarine Energy B.V.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Shaun Lascelles; Alex Harrison
Other key lawyers
Rob Butler; Justin Williams