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11 December 2020
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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McCarthy Denning—Henry Davey

Energy expert joins as partner

McCarthy Denning has welcomed Henry Davey as a new partner in its international energy practice.

Previously a partner with Herbert Smith Freehills and a consultant at Squire Patton Boggs, Henry has more than 30 years of experience advising on international energy transactions in the natural resources and renewables sectors. He offers expertise upstream and downstream oil and gas work, including project development, distribution and acquisitions and disposals, and also focuses on renewable energy.

Warren Wooldridge, co-founder and CEO of McCarthy Denning, commented: ‘McCarthy Denning is thrilled to welcome Henry to the team. His deal-making record spans three decades and his reputation in the international energy market speaks for itself. We’re excited to add to our cross-border, multidiscipline energy practice.’

Henry added: ‘I am delighted to join McCarthy Denning’s Energy Practice and work alongside colleagues who are recognised for their market-leading legal know-how in the industry. This new chapter provides me with the opportunity to grow my practice with a law firm that takes a different, but refreshing, approach to legal business.’

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