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Alistair Wishart

Work Department
Energy Transactions / Projects
Position
Counsel
Career
Alistair advises on downstream oil & gas, petrochemicals, power, water, transport, and other infrastructure projects in Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, and Africa for sponsors, lenders, and host governments. Alistair has been ranked in the Chambers UK Guide for 2014 to 2017 for Projects. The following is a list of representative matters in which Alistair has assisted.
Recognized in the following:
- Chambers UK, (“…excellent commercial awareness, effectiveness and client service.”), 2017
- Legal 500: UK, Projects, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, 2015, “Rising Star,” 2021
- Chambers UK, Projects, 2014 to 2017
- Selected to the London Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), 2015
Education
- University of Otago, LL.B., 1999
- University of Otago, B.A. with Honours, 2000
Lawyer Rankings
London > Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
(Leading associates)Vinson & Elkins RLLP is well-equipped to handle a range of oil and gas mandates concerning financings, disputes and M&A. The team is led by Alex Msimang, who is supported by Andrew Nealon, a project development and finance specialist who has demonstrable expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Other key contacts in the group include Alistair Wishart, a name to note for downstream oil and gas mandates and petrochemical, and Nadine Amr, whose focus lies within energy M&A, energy infrastructure projects and regulatory matters. Lauren Davies also stands out as ‘an absolute champion of efficiency’.
London > Real estate > Construction: non-contentious
Situated within the firm’s wider international construction practice, the multidisciplinary team at Vinson & Elkins RLLP is led by accredited specialist Roberta Downey. With experience in high-value engineering, procurement, and EPC contracts, Andrew Nealon assists with drafting and negotiating supply agreements for international renewable energy projects. Key team members include Alistair Wishart, who advises Middle Eastern clients on EPC contracts. Louise Fischel-Bock left the team in May 2024.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading associates London > Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
- Oil and gas London > Projects, energy and natural resources
- Construction: non-contentious London > Real estate