Akin is a major player in energy transactions and projects, particularly oil and gas. Through its office in Houston, New York, Washington DC and London, it continues to advise on large-scale matters, including the purchase and sale of offshore oil-and-gas assets, the acquisition of lithium mining rights, and financings for large energy companies. The firm is particularly known for upstream oil-and-gas transactions in Mexico. London partner Daniel Walsh has a substantial focus on Latin America, including energy and mining transactions. Matthew Kapinos is co-head of the firm’s projects and energy transition practice and has a background in Latin America matters; while counsel Eduardo Canales is also a key member of the team, particularly in relation to Mexico oil and gas transactions. Named individuals are based in Houston unless stated otherwise.
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Clients clés
- Hokchi Energy
- Pan American Energy
Points forts
- Represented Hokchi Energy in its sale of a 37% interest in certain producing oil and gas assets offshore Mexico to Mexican subsidiaries of Wintershall Dea.
- Represented Pan American Energy in connection with a $300m A/B loan due 2029 from the Andean Development Corporation (Corporacion Andina de Fomento).
- Represented Hokchi Energy in its purchase of a 15% interest in certain producing oil-and-gas assets offshore Mexico from E&P Hidrocarburos.
Avocats
Responsable de la pratique
Zachary Wittenberg