Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is a key advisor on a number of transactions across the upstream, midstream and downstream space that span M&A, joint ventures, and debt and equity arrangements. The firm is able to count some of the foremost majors and domestic energy companies as part of its impressive client roster, and these players turn to the firm for its vast asset knowledge. The firm demonstrates considerable expertise in deepwater drilling mandates, with activity on a number of corporate and commercial transactions pertaining to the Gulf of Mexico and offshore Brazil, whilst also showing an impressive range of asset engagement that includes carbon capture, ethylene and bromine – among others. Craig Vogelsang continues to helm the practice and is a key figure for names such as BP, Conoco and Shell as he handles their marquee transactions in both major oil and gas basins and offshore sites, possessing the ability to advise across the full gamut of hydrocarbons. Mac Marshall is at the forefront of the group’s upstream and midstream sector transactions, and is particularly strong counseling on commercial agreements. Senior counsel Alex Niebruegge has shown prolific activity across the board, active on M&A, private equity, and commercial agreements, both on the domestic and international front. John Mauel retired in January 2023, while Jessica Rodriguez left the firm in December 2023. All practitioners operate out of Houston.