Bracewell (UK) LLP advises major oil and gas companies on a wide range of matters, with particular strength in projects and disputes mandates concerning exploration and production, infrastructure assets, and downstream operations. Jason Fox, head of the international practice, is an experienced energy finance specialist focused on upstream oil and gas transactions. John Gilbert handles litigation, arbitration, and mediation, particularly involving exploration and production, pipeline construction, and downstream operations. Ben James advises on the development, sale, and financing of oil and gas assets, with a focus on E&P transactions in developing markets. Adam Blythe supports clients across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors on M&A, project development, and commercial arrangements.
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‘In-depth knowledge of the relevant law and of sophisticated transaction structures, all applied with standout awareness of our business and the industry we operate in.'
'Clear and pragmatic advice delivered in a concise and digestible format.’
‘Adam Blythe brings together a rare combination of sophisticated legal expertise, industry knowledge and commercial awareness. Adam can communicate complex legal points clearly to both the legal team and the commercial team. Adam brings a calm and pragmatic presence to the most complex and time-critical deals.’
‘Great knowledge, great experience, very available and very approachable.’
'Bracewell has a fantastic, close-knit team who are extremely commercial. They are a pleasure to work with.'
'We work closely with Darren Spalding and Kirsty Delaney on a range of matters. They are both great technicians and have that ability to deliver sound legal analysis in a commercially rational way. They are both superb.'
'The team is very commercially astute and pragmatic in their advice to clients and the positions taken in the negotiations. An excellent understanding of market practice and well respected by counterparties.'
'Ben James is hands-on, available, commercially very strong, robust in negotiations.'
Key clients
- Trident Energy, L.P.
- Egyptian Refining Company (Takrir) S.A.E.
- Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited
- Eni S.p.A.
- BlueNord Energy Denmark A/S
- Harbour Energy Services Limited
- CIM Global L.L.C. – Carlyle
- Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan
- Africa Oil Corporation
- Impact Energies International Limited
- Seplat Energy Plc
- RockRose Energy Limited
- Hunt Oil Company
- Savannah Energy Plc
- Rhino Resources, Ltd.
Work highlights
Acted for Trident Energy in relation to the acquisition of Chevron’s oil and gas business in the Republic of Congo and two related transactions with TotalEnergies in the Republic of Congo.
Advised Eni S.p.A. on its sale of NAOC Ltd (owning upstream oil and gas interests in Nigeria) to Oando plc.
Acted as borrower’s counsel for Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ithaca Energy plc, on an up to $1.5 billion senior secured reserve-based financing to refinance its existing facilities as well as fund the general corporate purposes of the group.
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Practice head
Jason Fox
Other key lawyers
John Gilbert; Ben James; Adam Blythe; Darren Spalding; Kirsty Delaney