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David Birchall advises clients on the full range of energy transactions in the mid- and downstream fields, including types of commodity trading matters, conventional, renewables and clean-tech projects, energy and infrastructure projects, regulation and waste, including waste-to-energy schemes. Having practised as an energy corporate, regulatory and projects lawyer since 1993, he also worked from the start of the renewables and physical commodities trading legal market, in the UK, throughout ...

Nigel van Zyl specializes in advising asset managers, institutional investors and investment advisors across the full spectrum of investment fund matters. Praised for his keen business sense and practical approach, Nigel advises leading international fund managers on all aspects of their fund business, including the formation, raising, maintenance and ongoing operation and compliance of their investment funds. He also advises on internal governance, compliance and organization, carried intere...

Claibourne S. Harrison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Claibourne S. practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Claibourne S. Harrison since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Claibourne S. Harrison is held by other lawyers.

Wim De Vlieger is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Mr. De Vlieger is Co-Head of Private Equity in Europe and a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets practice groups. Mr. De Vlieger advises private equity investors and their portfolio companies on a wide range of corporate transactions, including growth equity and control investments and co-investments, structured transactions, buy-out transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and exits. He also...

Graham Tyler leads the firm’s Asset Finance team globally. A recognised authority on aircraft finance and leasing, Graham regularly represents financial institutions, leasing companies, equity investors, airlines and arrangers in the procurement, financing and leasing of new and used aircraft and engines and aircraft portfolio acquisitions, financings and sales. Adept at crafting complex cross-border leasing and innovative financing structures, Graham negotiates commercial debt deals in...

Michael Kazakevich is a partner in Ropes & Gray’s finance group in London, co-head of the firm’s global practice, and co-chair of the firm’s investment banking industry group. Michael’s practice focuses on corporate finance transactions. He has advised issuers and underwriters in connection with high yield debt issues, secured leveraged loans, initial and follow-on public equity offerings, tender offers and acquisition financing commitments.

Niri Shanmuganathan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Defamation Law and Media and Entertainment Law. Niri practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Niri Shanmuganathan since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Niri Shanmuganathan is held by other lawyers.

Justin Watts is an experienced patent litigator who has an established and well-regarded intellectual property practice. Clients rely on his industry knowledge and years of experience to handle their complex, multinational disputes. Dr. Watts represents a variety of clients, with an emphasis on those in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, biotechnology, communications, and hardware and software industries, in disputes involving standards, competition law and patents. Dr. Watts' experience en...

Trevor has over 30 years of experience in providing corporate and international tax advice. His practice focuses on advising client on the tax planning aspects of international transactions and strategic tax planning for global clients. He has particular experience in advising clients in the technology sector and IP-rich companies.Trevor has also advised clients on the design and implementation of global private equity and investment funds, including advising executive teams on the structurin...

Matthew E. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Matthew E. practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew E. Jones since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew E. Jones is held by other lawyers.