Fielding specific project finance, development and regulatory expertise, Latham & Watkins is a popular choice for multinational sponsors and lenders engaging with energy and infrastructure marquee projects across the EMEA region. Tom Bartlett's practice focuses on the project finance market, with recent engagements relating to carbon capture, oil and gas, and water. John Balsdon retains close connections with multinational commodity trading companies and supermajors who seek out his project finance and oil and gas capabilities, while Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking is chiefly noted for his battery and energy storage knowledge. Clement Fondufe  is another name to note for oil and gas mandates, while David Ziyambi's broad skillset makes him a key port of call for clients seeking project, structured, and leveraged financing expertise. JP Sweny plays an active role in the energy transition space and is a frequent adviser on CCUS and hydrogen matters.

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Key clients

  • Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
  • Saudi Aramco
  • European Investment Bank
  • HSBC
  • EIG Global Energy
  • TotalEnergies
  • Chevron Nigeria Limited
  • SACE
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Trafigura

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Leading partners
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Other key lawyers

Tom Bartlett, John Balsdon, Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking, Clement Fondufe, David Ziyambi, JP Sweny