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Eimear Murphy is a transactional lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising clients in the upstream oil and gas financing market . She has advised borrowers , banks and international financial institutions on reserve based lending , acquisition finance and syndicated lending . Eimear has experience advising on cross-border transactions in Europe , Africa , Latin America and the Middle East , including several acquisition and bid processes in the upstream market .

Eimear Murphy Partner London

Eimear was recognised by Chambers Global as “ Up and Coming ” ( 2024 ) in UK – Energy & Natural Resources : Oil & Gas and Chambers UK as “ Up and Coming ” ( 2022-2024 ) in Energy & Natural Resources : Oil & Gas . She was also listed as a “ Rising Star ” ( 2020-2021 ) and “ Next Generation Partner ” ( 2022-2025 ) in Finance – Emerging Markets by The Legal 500 UK .

“ Eimear is very sharp and commercially driven . She understands where the market is and what is needed to close the deal .” – Chambers UK 2025

Darren

Spalding Partner London

Darren Spalding is co-chair of the firm ’ s oil and gas practice . He is a transactional and projects lawyer with more than two decades of experience in the energy and resources industry and is particularly noted for his work in the oil and gas sector , where he is recognized by Who ’ s Who Legal as a global leader . Darren advises clients on energy and resources M & A transactions and projects , with a particular focus on cross-border matters , having worked on deals and projects in more than 40 jurisdictions . He has a wealth of experience in the structuring and development of energy and resources projects , including in relation to shareholder arrangements , and is also regularly called upon to advise on , and negotiate , key industry project documents , including production sharing contracts , joint operating agreements , sales and transportation agreements , and royalty and streaming arrangements .

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