Helping drive the world ’ s energy industry .
London Energy Team
Entirely Energy . The London office of Bracewell is exclusively dedicated to the energy sector . Our team is comprised of leading energy lawyers and we have developed an offering that we believe is unique and beneficial to our clients .
We focus on mergers and acquisitions , joint ventures , finance , project finance , project development , construction and dispute resolution . Our experienced team has acted on many of the largest and most high profile energy transactions , projects and disputes across the globe .
Helping drive the world ’ s energy industry .
• Oil and Gas — Bracewell is a recognised leading legal adviser to the oil and gas industry . We advise our oil and gas sector clients around the world on the acquisition , development , financing , dispute resolution and disposal of their oil and gas assets across the value chain . We have experience acting for super majors , large independents , midcaps , start-ups , governments , trading houses , equity investors and financial institutions ( including banks , development finance institutions , multilaterals and export credit agencies ). This breadth of client base means that we understand the commercial drivers of our clients , their partners and counterparties , as well as the key issues and trends facing the industry . Our London team has a unique depth of experience of reserve-based lending and has advised on numerous high profile “ first of a kind ” project financings in the oil and gas sector .
• Power and Renewables — Our London team features internationally recognised and experienced lawyers who are focused on all aspects of the power and renewables industry , from early stage project development , through to project financing , acquisitions and disposals , regulation , market reform and dispute resolution .
• The Energy Transition — The energy sector is facing a period of rapid change . The global focus on climate change , and environmental , social and governance (“ ESG ”) initiatives , is resulting in an evolution in the way in which society demands that its energy needs are met , and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced . Bracewell is the only law firm in London solely dedicated to energy transactions , finance , projects and dispute resolution . Our insight and experience across the entire energy sector means that we can create meaningful solutions to answer the complex legal challenges confronting the industry .
We Know Energy ®
Bracewell has a leading energy practice . We are regularly recognised for our excellence in the energy sector by a number of global legal and business publications and organisations . The Times has recognised Bracewell ( UK ) LLP as one of the top 20 firms for energy and renewables work in its 2023 list of Best Law Firms .
“ The Bracewell team has a unique combination of deep knowledge of the main legal challenges of emerging markets , negotiation skills and ability to implement solutions that address exactly the client ’ s concern .” – The Legal 500 UK 2023
“ A global leader in project finance , export credit agencybacked deals , restructuring and general corporate work .” – The Legal 500 UK 2022
“ Best oil and gas-focused legal practice in London .” – Chambers Global 2021 bracewell . com