White & Case LLP delivers a full-service oil and gas offering, combining technical depth with global reach across the energy and energy transition landscape. The firm advises on every stage of the asset lifecycle, with a strength in project development, M&A, financing, regulatory matters, and disputes. Practice head Mukund Dhar has a strong track record in oil and gas transactions and advises clients across multiple jurisdictions on upstream and midstream M&A, project development and financings. David Baker leads on complex upstream and LNG transactions, including joint ventures and divestments. A longstanding oil and gas expert, Philip Stopford is highly sought-after on the structuring and executing of major project financings worldwide. Jason Kerr heads the global project development and finance practice. Nick Crawford advises on corporate transactions and joint ventures in the energy sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘White & Case LLP’s oil and gas team is highly reliable, commercially minded, and able to adapt quickly to evolving client and project needs. What makes them stand out is not only their technical knowledge of the sector but also their clear understanding of how international energy projects actually work, both contractually and commercially.'
- ‘They always demonstrate a rare blend of technical depth and commercial fluency that sets them apart in cross-border energy matters. Their command of sector-specific regulatory frameworks and project finance structures is impressive, particularly in emerging markets where nuance and adaptability are critical.’
- ‘Excellent market knowledge. Depth of quality across the team, including partners and associates. Very available and hard working. Able to deliver complex and innovative first-of-a-kind structures.’
- ‘The team is comprised of different expertise and experience and they are solution-driven for all the parties. The most important thing about this team is that they respect their clients and listen to their clients.’
- ‘Very competent, highly experienced, very respectful, available and very patient with clients.’
- ‘Jason Kerr has huge experience and market knowledge, very available, always good humoured and positive, focused on solutions, great team builder.’
Key clients
- Energean
- Seplat
- TotalEnergies
- Etu Energias
- IFC
- SOCAR
- Southern Gas Corridor
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mukund Dhar
Other key lawyers
David Baker; Philip Stopford; Jason Kerr; Nick Crawford