A&O Shearman’s energy practice which ‘comprises some of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the field’ has impressive experience handling both regulatory and transactional work and ’stands out for its very strong commercial, litigation and regulatory expertise’. The team’s workload features a variety of complex matters across the entire array of energy, from renewables to oil and gas, and includes PPPs and infrastructure. Advice ranges from financing, project development, procurement and construction to permitting, environmental and real estate work. A multitude of specialists oversee the offering: Marinus Winters who has significant experience advising noteworthy gas and petrochemical clients; Jochem Spaans who focuses on industry, climate change and energy projects; renewable project finance specialist Zeeger de Jongh; and M&A expert Charles Honée. The team has the capacity to handle both domestic and cross-border work.
Testimonials
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- ‘A top law firm, formed of committed and skilled lawyers with a practical approach.’
- ‘The team comprises some of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the field, each bringing their unique strengths and specialties. We feel that they prioritise us as a client and our success above all else. The team really goes the extra mile to understand our specific requirements and works seamlessly together.’
Key clients
- Uniper
- Eneco
Work highlights
- Advising Vattenfall on the divestment by auction of their gas-fired power plant and solar farm in Eemshaven to RWE.
- Advised Castelton Commodities International (CCI) on the sale of shares in the MaasStroom and Enecogen power plants to Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH).