HFW‘s diverse clientele spans the entire energy supply chain and ranges from national and international oil companies to service providers, EPC contractors and equipment vendors. The team advises on oil and gas and natural resources projects across the UAE and the Middle East, as well as a host of other jurisdictions, including battery energy storage system construction and offshore and onshore gas projects. It also has a successful track record in projects-related disputes, including arbitrations and investigations. Slava Kiryushin boasts an international oil and gas practice, advising on high value projects in tandem with the firm’s global network.
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‘Slava Kiryushin and the team at HFW stand out for their deep expertise in the oil and gas sector, which has been invaluable to us on numerous projects. What makes this practice unique is its combination of in-depth industry knowledge with a global perspective. Slava, in particular, has a profound understanding of the complex legal and regulatory frameworks that govern energy projects, especially in regions like the Middle East and Africa, where we’ve benefited from his expertise.'
- 'Potential clients would likely be impressed by the team’s hands-on approach to solving complex issues in energy and natural resources. HFW’s energy practice, known for its ability to align legal strategy with business objectives, sets them apart from many other firms.’
‘A high level of expertise across multiple regions, offering fresh perspectives on your case and delivering unique, tailored solutions that reduce resolution time.’
‘Slava Kiryushin, in addition to his unquestionable expertise, is someone who is genuinely aligned with your goals regarding strategy and time efficiency.’
‘The team is amazing in handling O&G matters for us. The global team that works on our matters really understands the industry and is able to assist us on many intricate matters. We had a few instances where we had to switch from other law firms to hire Slava at HFW.’
‘Slava Kiryushin is the most valuable person in HFW's team as he has a real heritage in the industry. There are only a few true oil and gas lawyers left in the market and Slava is definitely one of the best.’
Key clients
- Kuwait Energy
- SLB
- Pakistan Petroleum Ltd
- Dana Gas
- National Well Drilling Company of Libya
- CATERPILLAR
- Veolia
- Kuwait Oil Company
- GS Engineering and Construction
- ADNOC
Work highlights
- Advising SLB on a diverse range of drilling programmes and asset production services.
- Establishing legal frameworks for the implementation of CCUS projects to be deployed in the near future.
- Assisting Pakistan International Oil Company on its exploration and development programme offshore Abu Dhabi.
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