Pinsent Masons LLP

‘An exceptional firm due to its awareness and understanding of clients and the business sector’, Pinsent Masons LLP continues to be a chief point of contact for integrated and specialist energy companies for big-ticket work, particularly in the upstream space. The firm’s practice is well equipped to handle all matters from capital markets and financing work to M&A and disputes, and has an active body of cross-border work. Team head Rosalie Chadwick showcases in-depth knowledge of the domestic and international oil and gas sector and is recognised for her extensive M&A and capital markets expertise. Bruce McLeod works with a number of super majors on M&A and joint venture mandates and has recently been involved in deals centred around North Africa and South America. Shirley Allen combines M&A capabilities with deep-founded regulatory and technical know-how, while Gillian Frew is well-reputed for her finance practice. Rachel Warner and Neil Hehir are other pivotal players in the firm’s key transactions. Heather Hutcheon is also recommended.