Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

In an environment characterised by change, we advise operators across the globe on strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

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Change and opportunity

Melanie Grimmitt discusses the current themes in the energy sector and how we are helping clients navigate the challenges and opportunities.

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Global Reach

Supporting clients wherever they are including the North Sea, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa, South and Central America and Asia Pacific

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Energy Transition 

Our Market leading global renewables expertise and established track-record and reputation in renewables projects means we are well equipped to assist clients execute their energy transition strategies  

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Comprehensive Advice 

We draw upon the specialist skills and disciplines across the firm to provide services in all aspects of the oil and gas industry 

Based across our key energy hubs in Aberdeen, Dubai, London, Perth and Singapore, our specialist oil and gas lawyers have extensive international experience working for clients in the upstream, midstream, downstream and oil services sectors, providing support for both conventional and unconventional oil and gas exploration and production, enhanced oil recovery, oil and gas transportation and processing, LNG and FLNG projects, refining marketing and petrochemical facilities and oil storage.

We provide services in all aspects of the oil and gas industry including anti-bribery, corruption and sanctions, banking and finance, capital markets, competition, employment and pensions, environmental, health and safety, litigation, international arbitration and dispute resolution, IP/IT, joint venture and operations, licence and regulatory, project development, mergers and acquisitions, procurement, shipping and tax.

Our diverse range of clients, extending from NOCs, oil majors, regulators, independents, international E&P companies, trading houses and oilfield service companies through a wide variety of lenders, private equity funders, investment banks and major international contractors has allowed us to advise from many different perspectives over the years.

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Our latest work

Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names across this diverse sector. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and legal disciplines.

    Our expertise, at your disposal

    With over 430 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.

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    Pinsent Masons welcomes new financial services corporate partner Walter Clark

    Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Edinburgh-based partner Walter Clark to join its UK financial services corporate team.

    Pinsent Masons advises Everton FC on its sale to US based The Friedkin Group

    Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised longstanding client Everton FC throughout the process of securing new ownership for the club, culminating in the recent announcement of an agreement for the sale of a majority interest to US-based The Friedkin Group.

    Pinsent Masons strengthens its international arbitration team with construction disputes partner

    Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired international arbitration partner James Cameron into its construction advisory and disputes practice in London.

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