Bracewell (UK) LLP
Combining deep industry knowledge with financing expertise, Bracewell (UK) LLP is able to ‘create structures and solutions to complex cross-border issues in the energy space’ for both lenders and borrowers. Much of this work is within the upstream oil and gas space, with team head Jason Fox, who has an ’unparalleled ability to structure deals and translate commercial drivers into legal documentation’, particularly skilled at advising on reserve based lending (RBL) financings. The firm has also successfully pivoted to reflect its clients’ needs and now handles a considerable amount of renewables mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'They can create structures and solutions to complex cross-border issues in the energy space.'
- 'Jason Fox has an unparalleled ability to structure deals and translate commercial drivers into legal documentation.'
- 'Olivia Caddy is very experienced, knowledgeable, and a very nice person to work with.'
- 'Ronen Lazarovitch is extremely adaptable, innovative when we needed to find solutions, and connects very well both with the client and the other side.'
Work highlights
- Advised the joint venture between Eni S.p.A and BP Exploration Operating Company Limited in their role as sponsors in connection with a $2.5bn senior secured term loan facility which is structured as a pre-export financing.
- Advising Eldorado Gold and its subsidiary Hellas Gold S.A. on the project financing of the construction, development and operation of the €1bn Skouries gold mine in Greece.
- Advised Vårgrønn in its 20% acquisition in the Dogger Bank offshore wind project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jason Fox