Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a strong reputation in the oil and gas sector, advising on complex transactions, project development matters, financings, and disputes. Notable for its global reach, the team is particularly experienced in advising NOCs, IOCs, lenders, and traders on strategic matters. The practice builds off the strength of its three co-heads: Charles Morrison brings significant experience in finance and projects mandates; Jason Parker is known for project finance in technically complex energy developments; and Maurice Kenton adds strength in arbitration and transnational litigation. Rounding off the team, Dimitri Papaefstratiou advises on energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on oil and gas, hydrogen, and low-carbon energy assets in emerging markets.
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Testimonials
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- 'Charles Morrison is an exceptional commercial lawyer and those that have worked with him display many of his skills. I have seen relatively junior lawyers trained by Charles work their way up to partner level and become some of the best commercial lawyers I have ever worked with.'
- 'The team is focussed on finding solutions for clients and in delivering excellent service at all times.'
- 'Very knowledgeable oil, gas and LNG, and petrochemical legal advisors that are brilliant at leading the client through a project.'
- 'There is a deep understanding of the commercial aspects of the sector within the team in addition to just the legal aspects. This gives clients confidence that they are receiving the best possible advice.'
- 'Charles Morrison and Simon Collier are outstanding in terms of legal and commercial law and industry knowledge, and their ability to find a compromise solution that best fits their clients needs.'
- 'Simon Collier has amazing clarity of thought and has a good grasp of the commercial aspects of the business enabling him to focus on finding contractual solutions in order to move transactions forward to satisfactory completion.'
- 'This is a team with extensive expertise on infra structure and project finance especially in the energy field. The recent addition of Charles Morrison and Dimitris Papaefstratiou to their team is a huge gain.'
- 'Charles Morrison has extensive expertise in energy law and project finance but also extensive experience in the commercial aspect of this field.'
Key clients
- Oando PLC
- The Natural Gas Public Company of Cyprus
- The Natural Gas Infrastructure Company of Cyprus
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
- Famfa Oil Limited
- Libyan National Oil Corporation
- Medco International Ventures Limited
- Botswana Oil Limited
- Trading Stack DMCC
Work highlights
Represented Oando PLC in the successful acquisition of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) from the Italian energy company, Eni, for a total consideration of $783 million, and the multi-sourced, two-tiered acquisition financing for the transaction provided by Afreximbank, Indorama and Mercuria.
Represented Medco in connection with the sale of its interest in a Libyan oil & gas project (the North Hamada project in the Ghadames Basin) to the National Oil Corporation of Libya.
Advising the state-owned Natural Gas Public Company of Cyprus (Cygas) in respect of the development and financing of its ongoing LNG Import Terminal project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Charles Morrison; Jason Parker; Maurice Kenton
Other key lawyers
Dimitri Papaefstratiou; Simon Collier