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ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES

Global initiatives to transition to green energy sources are accelerating but the world will continue to be reliant on hydrocarbons for at least another generation. Demand for minerals is required for the global transition away from fossil fuels.

Our ENR expertise is unparalleled. One of our partners is a highly experienced corporate lawyer who has practiced for over 20 years in the City of London in magic circle and major international law firms and held executive management and general counsel positions in industry. We have particular expertise in investments, mergers and acquisitions and disposals of assets in the ENR sector, especially in developing countries and where acquisition finance is required. Our experience includes advising on regulatory issues, the purging of potentially tainted title, anti-bribery and corruption and anti-money laundering. We offer a value proposition to our clients who require their lawyers to deliver the highest quality technical legal advice which is both commercial and pragmatic and which is unequalled by other law firms.

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Is the petrodollar system coming to an end?

  Reports of the end of the petrodollar are currently circulating (albeit not in the mainstream media).  There are claims…

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Is the petrodollar system coming to an end?

  Reports of the end of the petrodollar are currently circulating (albeit not in the mainstream media).  There are claims…

The new UK Listing Rules Slim pickings for shareholder engagement and activism

Introduction Last week, the FCA finally published the new UK Listing Rules (which come into effect on 29 July 2024).…

Advising Founders on sale of a UK tech company to a US listed buyer

Sale of a tech company to a US listed buyer Having just advised the four Founders (and investors) on the…

Advising on private M&A in a cost effective way

Public M&A is often regarded as the pinnacle of M&A advisory.  After all it involves the glamour of buying a…

Activism Campaigns involving UK listed companies

Activism Campaigns involving UK listed companies We have advised boards of UK listed companies where they have an activist on…

ESG Shareholder Activism

The new paradigm Historically, activists have sought to drive financial performance.  Activists with purely financial motivations have often been seen…

ESG AND THE VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET

How can companies reduce their carbon footprint?  Companies have the following tools at their disposal to meet carbon reduction goals…

What details have to be disclosed in an announcement by a potential bidder confirming it is considering a takeover offer under the Takeover Code?

Q&A The Code requires that: (1) the bidder is named in the announcement; and (2) a 28 day PUSU deadline…

What is the difference between the disclosure requirements for an interest in premium listed shares and standard listed shares?

Q&A Disclosure of premium versus standard listed shares   If the company is a UK issuer (which is often the…

Six-month update on Ogilvy Watson

Strategic Investor Legal Adviser In May 2021, I set up my own advisory practice “Ogilvy Watson – Strategic Investor Legal…