A team with ‘a wide-range of experience across the oil and gas sector’, CMS is a key advisor on a number of transactions that span acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, contracting matters, and disputes, counting some of the foremost majors and regional energy companies as part of its client roster. Team head John Geddes is praised as ‘a leading expert in the energy field’ and is at the forefront of the group’s upstream transactions, overseeing M&A, procurement, and project development. Graham Conlon provides strong capabilities in acquisitions and disposals. Blair Jones supports on project and supply chain matters. Alexandra Scott is key to the firm’s dispute resolution offering.
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Testimonials
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‘The energy team is very experienced and have a strong business acumen.’
‘John Geddes is a leading expert in the energy field and always a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- Dana Gas
Work highlights
Advised the Oman Investment Authority in relation to Saudi Tadawul Group’s acquisition of a 32.6% stake in DME Holdings Limited, the parent company of Dubai Mercantile Exchange.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Blair Jones
Practice head
John Geddes
Other key lawyers
Blair Jones; Alexandra Scott