A ‘first-class choice for upstream oil and gas natural resource work’, A&O Shearman is trusted by a roster of marquee players with instructions across upstream, midstream and downstream mandates, showcasing top-tier expertise in M&A, financing, development, construction and regulatory work. The firm has an extensive track record on novel projects across the Gulf, including ammonia and methanol plants, gas pipeline projects, and cracker and integrated polymers facilities. Team head Joe Clinton‘s project finance specialism has seen him engage on large scale projects across the Gulf, including big-ticket deals in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Judith Kim’s far-reaching practice encompasses project finance, development and the negotiation of oil and gas concessions, while Kyle Nevin is another key name for project finance. Omar Alkaffas, who is sought out by premium clients for their ‘most strategic and high profile work’, is a go-to for concessions.
Testimonials
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‘First class choice for upstream oil and gas natural resource work.’
‘Omar Alkaffas is the most important external advisor - we trust him with our most strategic and high profile work.’
Key clients
- TAPI Pipeline Company Limited
- OQ Refineries
Work highlights
- Advising the export credit agencies on the financing of the $6bn cracker and integrated polymers complex developed by QatarEnergy and CPChem in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
- Advised OQ Refineries on its $1.2bn unsecured syndicated term loan.