A&O Shearman's energy practice is praised for its 'very nuanced understanding of complex and high risk issues', combining longstanding experience of the oil and gas industry with a growing power and electricity practice and work in the emerging hydrogen market. Practice head Meredith Campion is based in Perth, and has notable experience handling offshore transactions. Also in Perth, the 'outstanding' Angus Jones has particular expertise regarding LNG projects, with expertise regarding all elements of the LNG supply chain. Jackson Allen 'is commercially minded' in his work with offtake agreements for oil, gas, green fuels, and hydrogen.
Testimonials
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‘I have worked primarily with Jackson Allen -- he is commercially minded, communicates well with the business and practical, as well as able to draw on a wide breadth of experience that have helpfully steered our negotiations.’
‘Angus Jones and Jackson Allen have an unparalleled depth of knowledge on LNG contracting. They are client-focused and very user-friendly. ’
Key clients
- Alinta Energy
- Fortescue
Work highlights
- Advised Alinta Energy (a subsidiary of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises on the sale of its business in the Pilbara region of Western Australia through the disposal of 100% of the shares in Alinta Energy Pilbara Holdings and Alinta Energy (Newman Storage) to APA Group for an enterprise value of AUD1.722 billion (USD1.1 billion).
- Advised LG Chem on its investment in a NASDAQ and ASX listed lithium company, Piedmont Lithium Inc of North Carolina, US, through the acquisition of a minority stake and a substantial offtake agreement for spodumene in the Piedmont Group.