Baker McKenzie assists across the full hydrocarbon value chain, with strong capabilities in M&A and LNG project advisory. The firm supports clients on complex transactions and commercial arrangements throughout the energy sector, focusing particularly on the upstream and downstream markets. An upstream transaction specialist, Richard Blunt leads the corporate energy team and the global energy and infrastructure practice. Philip Thomson specialises in transactions across the energy and infrastructure space, with particular expertise in the project development and financing of midstream, downstream, and energy transition assets. Thomson also advises on joint ventures, M&A, and restructuring within the sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very smart lawyers who show their value add in assignments.’
- ‘Know their sectors better than other lawyers -they have extensive experience and intel.’
- ‘Intelligence and experience stand out.'
- ‘The team is very practical and knowledgeable and have impeccable client relationship skills.’
- ‘I enjoy the integrated and full-service nature of the team. Anything, anywhere: they can help.’
- ‘Provided excellent advice in complex/first-of-a-kind projects which involve multiple workstreams. They are particularly great in covering interfaces between various components of the project and provide a holistic and integrated service. They have efficiently deployed their local and international expertise in these projects.’
Key clients
- Galp
- IAG
- PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
- Uniper
Work highlights
Advising Aer Lingus in relation to its offtake of sustainable aviation fuel from Infinium’s Roadrunner Project located in Texas, USA.
Advised Galp on the strategic sale of its upstream assets in Angola by way of competitive auction process to ETU Energias.
Assisted PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad in entering into agreements to acquire Swedish specialty chemicals company Perstorp Holding AB.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Richard Blunt
Other key lawyers
Philip Thomson