David Shearer
Simmons & SimmonsThe energy group at Simmons & Simmons, which is noted for its capacity to handle ‘long-lasting and complicated projects’, is formed of a multitude of experts in their fields. The team has strong abilities to advise on the development and financing of energy projects; M&A-related transactions; and to handle disputes in the energy sector. Multi-disciplinary and cross-jurisdictional work are common features of its workload. Corporate specialists Rob Hendriks and David Shearer, who is noted for his ’deep expertise’, co-head the team, in which Bart Koolhaas is also a name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very experienced and has capacity to assist with long-lasting and complicated projects.’
‘We are delighted with David Shearer's work. His approach to problem solving includes deep expertise of the issues.’
Key clients
- AndGreen Fund
- DZ Bank
- Cairn Energy
- Encavis
- Gate terminal
- Hunt Oil Company
- Lightsource bp
- Orim Energy
- Mediobanca
- Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology
- Northwharf Nominees
- Rabobank
- State of the Netherlands
- Stone City Energy
Work highlights
- Acting as project counsel to a consortium of Stone City Energy, EDF, Nebras and Siemens Energy on the development, construction and financing of a $1.2bn combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Uzbekistan.
- Advising Gate terminal, a joint venture of Gasunie and Vopak, on the LNG import terminal’s proposed expansion of its regassification capacity from 12BCM to 16BCM per year.
- Advised DZ Bank, the second largest bank in Germany, as lender in relation to the long-term project financings of ten solar projects located in the Netherlands.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rob Hendriks, David Shearer