Biography
Mr. Spalding is a corporate lawyer dedicated to the energy and natural resources sector. He advises clients on complex energy and resources transactions and projects, with a particular focus on cross-border matters, having worked on deals and projects in more than 40 jurisdictions. He has particular expertise in the oil and gas industry and, in addition to his recognition as a global leader in M&A, is regularly called upon to advise on and negotiate key project documents, including production sharing contracts, joint operating agreements, and sales and transportation arrangements. Mr. Spalding also has extensive experience in the structuring and development of energy and resources projects, including shareholder arrangements.
Key Practice Areas
- M&A
Sector Expertise
- Energy
- Mining
- Oil and gas
Education / Alumni
- LLB, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia, 2002
- BCom, University of Western Australia, 1994
Bar Admissions
- Solicitor in New South Wales, Australia
- Barrister and Solicitor in Western Australia, Australia
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Address:
Tel:+44 (0) 20 7448 4209
Email:Contact this practitioner
Website:https://www.bracewell.com/people/darren-spalding/
100 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG
United Kingdom
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