Sean Prior
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown
Client SatisfactionMayer Brown’s global energy team often advises clients including sponsors, lenders, governments, and investors on projects within the renewables and thermal power, LNG and oil and gas sectors. It particularly stands out for its work within the LNG sector, with specific experience advising LNG buyers and sellers on the full range of short and long long-term LNG sale and purchase arrangements. Key contact Benjamin Thompson often advises clients on renewable energy projects across the region. Nick Kouvaritakis has significant experience working on all aspects of LNG projects in Asia, including project development, M&A, and project financing. Sean Prior is highly regarded by his peers and clients in the energy space, particularly in the LNG and oil and gas sectors.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'They are up to date with current industry developments and trends, and that flows through to the advice.'
Key clients
- Singapore LNG
- China Light and Power
- Marubeni Corporation
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Kansai Electric
- Sembcorp
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL)
- JERA
- Hartree Partners
- Itochu Corporation
- Excelerate Energy
- SK Gas
- Hoegh
- Deutsche Energy Terminal
- Avenir LNG Limited
- Castle Peak Power Company Limited
- Karadeniz Holding AS
- Karpower International
- POSCO International Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised ADB and other senior lenders on a senior secured project financing loan to SAEL Solar P4 Private Limited, as Borrower, for the construction and operation of a 400 MW AC (500MW DC) solar power project located at “Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park” in Gujarat, India.
- Advising Singapore LNG (SLNG) on all FSRU-related aspects of its landmark offshore LNG import project in Singapore.
- Advised Excelerate Energy, Inc. in connection with a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with the state-owned Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla), a government-owned oil and natural gas company in Bangladesh.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nick Kouvaritakis
Mayer BrownPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ben Thompson, Nick Kouvaritakis