A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman offers a globally integrated oil and gas practice, advising throughout the full asset lifecycle from consenting and planning through to construction, financing, operation, refinancing and sale. For its client base of NOCs, IOCs, independent oil and gas companies, and funders, the firm stands out for its strategic support on greenfield developments, capital recycling, and high-profile M&A and refinancing transactions. John Geraghty specialises in international M&A, cross-border joint ventures, project development and long-term commodity sales agreements in the energy and natural resources sector. Troy Edwards, co-head of the energy sector group and head of the construction practice, advises on complex, large-scale developments across oil and gas, hydrogen, and CCUS, with particular expertise in structuring first-of-a-kind infrastructure and energy transition projects worldwide. Further key contacts include project finance expert Lorraine Bayliss and commercial specialists Alexander Chenery and Oliver Bacon.
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Key clients
- Chevron
- Gunvor
Work highlights
Advised the lenders and a cover provider on a $1.15bn project financing for the development, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a greenfield “on purpose” polypropylene production facility in the Province of Adana, Republic of Türkiye.


