Energy News
Why Linklaters won't go for an alliance in Canada
No tie-up: Linklaters knows Canada is a different kettle of fish from SA and Oz
Linklaters joins CC on Glencore Xstrata's first post-merger bond
Linklaters has taken the lead role for Glencore Xstrata on its first post-merger bond issue, confirming the magic circle firm as the combined group’s primary adviser following the $64bn (£42bn) mining tie-up.
Texas firm Andrews Kurth makes Ashurst hire for City launch
Texas firm Andrews Kurth is set to become the latest US oil and gas player to target the UK market with a London launch.
Herbert Smith, A&O in flow for £5bn Severn Trent takeover approach
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has taken the lead role for longstanding client Severn Trent on a potential bid from a Canadian, Kuwaiti and UK consortium reportedly valuing the target at £5bn.
Morgan Lewis sees first ex-Dewey partner exit as Beijing co-head quits
Morgan Lewis & Bockius Beijing co-head Ingrid Zhu-Clark is to leave the firm, becoming the first ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf partner to exit the US outfit since a team of nearly 20 partners joined from the bankrupt firm last year.
Energy Analysis
Power block
Energy work has long powered Nigerian law firms, but slow progress on legislation is holding up the sector’s growth
Fuel’s errand
Leading energy practitioners give their thoughts on the post-Fukushima nuclear landscape as well as shale gas, renewables and solar feed-in tariffs
Get well soon
The Iraqi oil industry has faced many challenges in recent years, but Greg Hammond says the prospects are fast improving.
A life less green?
Renewable energy initiatives have come under threat in Europe as governments renege on incentive schemes. Simon Currie and Tim Baines examine the likely impact on existing and proposed green initiatives
Grid lock
With the closure of coal-powered energy stations, the proposed private sector-funded nuclear alternatives will be vital to meet the UK’s needs. But as Hamish Lal reports, the builds could be seriously delayed due to a lack of clarity on the part of the Government
