12 November 2019 Publication
Public-Private Partnerships 2019
How has the concept of public-private partnership (PPP) developed in your jurisdiction? What types of transactions are permitted and commonly used in your jurisdiction?
Our extensive transactional expertise and specialist sector knowledge together with our commitment to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service have helped us build an impressive track record in this area.
We are particularly known for our experience in the midstream sector (LNG, pipelines and storage) and we regularly advise on the development and financing of international cross-border pipelines (eg, Kenya and Nabucco) and LNG projects (eg, Egyptian LNG and Gate LNG).
We strive to combine individual experience, deep sector knowledge, a team-based collaborative approach, and the innovative application of technology, to deliver the smarter legal services they need in today’s fast-changing markets.
Our clients include International and Regional Banks, Governments, National Oil Companies, International Oil Companies and Development Finance Institutions. We regularly advise on large, complex transactions, offering innovative solutions, sector knowledge and a commercial approach to getting the deal done.
Our core services include:
- Cross-border export pipelines
- LNG export projects
- LNG receiving terminals
- Host government agreements and inter-governmental agreements
- Complex multi-source financings involving Development Finance Institutions and Export Credit Agencies including IFC and JBIC
- Long-term LNG and Natural Gas Sales Agreements
- Pre-export financings
- LNG trade finance
- International disputes, including price reviews
- Private and public international arbitration
Our experience
Aabar Petroleum Investments Company
Advising Aabar Petroleum Investments Company in relation to the US$880m sale of Singpore based Pearl Energy, an upstream oil company with assets in South East Asia, which included the early redemption of Aabar's convertible sukuk.
Citadel Capital
Advising on the US $850m reserve-based financing and US $850m reserve-based refinancing of the acquisition of Rally Energy Corp, an oil and gas company with assets in Pakistan and Egypt, formerly listed on the Toronto and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges.
ExxonMobil
Advising ExxonMobil on various upstream matters in relation to the North Sea, including joint operating agreements, farm-ins and rig charters.
Key contacts
If you have any questions, contact a member of the Oil & Gas team for assistance: