The oil and gas team at DLA Piper handles high-profile domestic and international disputes, in addition to regulatory work and corporate transactions. Practice head James Carter specialises in high-value corporate and commercial disputes, while Nacim Bounouara handles energy and infrastructure project developments and financing matters. The team has been bolstered by the strategic new hires of Derwin Jenkinson and Steven Bryan, both of whom joined from Paul Hastings LLP in February 2024, while Nikhil Markanday joined from King & Spalding in September 2024. Other key contacts in the group include Anna Mills, Jean-Pierre Douglas-Henry and Charles Allin.
Testimonials
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‘Huge industry experience.’
‘Jean-Pierre Douglas Henry has a great understanding of the industry.'
Key clients
- Yaatra Africa
- Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Work highlights
- Advised NNPC on this USD2.5 billion financing from a syndicate of commercial banks and oil traders.
- Advising YAATRA Africa on the development and financing of the 60,000 barrel per day greenfield Albertine Graben oil refinery in Uganda.