Stronachs LLP advises independents and international operators on upstream acquisitions and disposals, field developments, and decommissioning matters in the UK and overseas. The team has particular strength in complex decommissioning issues and has continued expanding its practice in the energy transition space, including providing regulatory and commercial advice on CCS and emerging technologies. Team head James Muir is praised as a ‘very strong oil and gas partner’ and chiefly focuses on M&A, project structuring, and regulatory matters. James Downie retired in 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘James Muir: very strong oil and gas partner. Quality of his written work is exceptional.'
'You always have clear visibility to the partner on a day to day basis.'
Key clients
- Black Sea Oil & Gas SA
- Dana Petroleum Limited
- Harbour Energy plc
- TotalEnergies UK
Work highlights
Advising Black Sea Oil & Gas SA, backed by The Carlyle Group and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, on the Midia Gas Development Project.
Practice head
James Muir