National oil companies, oil majors, independents, and finance providers turn to Dentons oil and gas practice for its ability to advise on the full value chain of sector mandates. Complementing its expertise in M&A, the practice also demonstrates strength in disputes, commodity finance, and sanctions matters. Charles Wood, an expert in LNG export and import projects and sales, and Humphrey Douglas, an oil and gas transaction specialist, head the practice. Mark Cheney is also key to the team, specialising in structured trading and finance agreements involving crude oil and refined products. David Tennant offers experience throughout the value chain, focusing on gas and LNG transactions.
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Key clients
- Rhône Energies Fos-sur-Mer
- Department of Energy Security and Net Zero
- BEIS
- SOCAR
- bp
- Centrica
- Wintershall DEA
- OQ EP
- Pale Blue Dot
- Shell
- Harbour Energy
- NSMP
Work highlights
Advised bp on its agreement to sell its Dutch oil and gas downstream retail business, consisting of its mobility & convenience business and bp pulse electric vehicle charging business in the Netherlands, to Catom.
Advised Frederica on its long-term trading, inventory monetisation and financing arrangements for the Fredericia oil refinery in Denmark.
Advised TotalEnergies on the divestment by its subsidiary, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria of its 12.5% non-operated interest in the OML 118 Production Sharing Contract to Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited and Nigeria Agip Exploration Limited.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Charles Wood; Humphrey Douglas
Other key lawyers
Mark Cheney; David Tennant