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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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: Transactional
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