Mayer Brown International LLP’s offering covers M&A and debt and equity fundraising mandates in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, in addition disputes and arbitration cases. Practice leader Bob Palmer’s wide practice encompasses M&A in the oil and gas industry, international arbitration matters and disputes. The team welcomed Richard Nelson from King & Spalding LLP in May 2023, who handles upstream oil and gas and LNG transactions, and Massimo Amoruso from Clifford Chance LLP in March 2024.
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‘Incredible industry knowledge of the LNG market. Our team is continually impressed by the insight they are able to offer in several different regions.’
‘Richard Nelson leads a strong, capable team in the U. and combined with other Mayer Brown attorneys globally, including in Singapore and Houston, the firm can provide quality advice everywhere in the world.'
'The advice and responsiveness of Mayer Brown is always timely and top-quality.'
‘Richard Nelson understands how to blend finance, legal and commercial advice into everything he counsels on. Great value overall and counter-parties fully respect his skills and professionalism during challenging negotiations.’
Key clients
- Vaalco Energy, Inc.
- Petronas
- Velocys plc
- Capricorn Energy PLC
- Viaro Energy Limited/RockRose Energy Limited
- HSBC
- Seplat Energy plc
- Karoon Energy Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising VAALCO Energy Inc. on its acquisition of Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB.
- Advising Summit Group on its first long-term LNG supply deal with Petrobangla.
- Advising Petronas on the $1.2bn sale of its assets in South Sudan.
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Leading partners
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Bob Palmer
Practice head
Bob Palmer
Other key lawyers
Richard Nelson; Robert Hamill; Massimo Amoruso; Mark Stefanini