England - London • Projects, energy and natural resources

Simmons & Simmons

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Simmons & Simmons‘ practice is noted for its ’unique combination between industry experience and common law expertise’ and advises on large-scale cross-border oil & gas projects including on acquisition, development, financing and disposal. International arbitration and dispute resolution are other core specialisms of the team which is headed up by Iain Duncan who has extensive experience of advising on complex projects and transactions in the resources sector. Adam Cooper is a key name for work in emerging markets, whilst Patrick Wallace has over 30 years experience in the space and is known for providing ‘intelligent, practical and very useful legal solutions’. The group was bolstered by the arrival of ECM and natural resources expert Alexander Keepin from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in February 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Mr Patrick Wallace was available at any time for questions and discussions - he worked during the weekends and after the working hours. He provided the necessary legal expertise on any matter we requested. He drafted all the necessary documentation and was present at each online meeting we had with the counter party. Thus he was able to analyze the next steps to be performed and the possible development as a result of these meetings.’

  • ‘The team is responsible and capable of solving complex legal cases and to propose valuable solutions on cases of a different nature.’

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Key clients

  • Gate terminal BV
  • Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD

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Work highlights

  • Advised Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD, the Bulgarian state gas company, on a number of key agreements and contracts in relation to the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector.
  • Advising EBRD, IFC, Commercial International Bank (Egypt) in connection with the project financing of a bulk liquids terminal for the import and storage of gasoil, LPG and LNG at Sokhna Port, Egypt.

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