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Dan\u0026rsquo;s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including\u0026nbsp;oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream),\u0026nbsp;low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including\u0026nbsp;Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA ,\u0026nbsp;Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue,\u0026nbsp;Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical,\u0026nbsp;Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. 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The project involves the world’s largest single-phase renewables project (4GW in total) as well as a ground-breaking green ammonia / green hydrogen project, including 2.2GW of alkaline electrolysers supplied by Thyssenkrupp Nucera.{{ FIELD }}The Dow Chemical Company on all aspects of its U.S.$20 billion Sadara petrochemicals joint venture with Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}PETRONAS in relation to its U.S.$28 billion RAPID integrated refinery and petrochemicals project in Pengerang, Malaysia, including the U.S.$7 billion acquisition of an interest by Saudi Aramco in parts of the project.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Global Aluminium on the Guinea Alumina Project, a U.S.$1.6 billion bauxite mining project in Guinea, West Africa. This was the largest mining project financing ever in West Africa and was awarded Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2019 by PFI.{{ FIELD }}JERA on its joint venture with CF Industries to develop the U.S.$4 billion “Blue Point” low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia export facility in Louisiana, U.S.{{ FIELD }}Chevron on its development of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast.{{ FIELD }}Moeve (formerly known as CEPSA), one of Spain's largest energy companies, on one of the country’s leading green hydrogen projects, which will help decarbonize Moeve’s refinery at Huelva.{{ FIELD }}JBIC on the financing of the U.S.$3.5 billion Facility D IWPP in Qatar, from bid stage to financial close.{{ FIELD }}JERA on its program to import clean ammonia to Japan for co-firing in thermal power plants to decarbonize the Japanese electricity system.{{ FIELD }}Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business.{{ FIELD }}EverWind Fuels on all aspects of a U.S.$6 billion green hydrogen and ammonia export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada.{{ FIELD }}One of India’s largest energy companies on green methanol and green ammonia export projects in the country.{{ FIELD }}A leading global supermajor on regulatory matters relating to low-carbon business and projects in South Korea (including the CHPS programme), Japan (including the hydrogen CfD programme), Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the U.S, and Kazakhstan.{{ FIELD }}The lenders on the U.S.$12.5 billion joint venture for the Jazan IGCC / ASU project, the largest grey hydrogen project in the world. Awarded Global Deal of the Year by the PFI Awards, 2021; and MENA Hybrid Energy Deal of the Year at the IJGlobal Awards 2021.{{ FIELD }}One of Singapore’s largest energy companies and two of Japan’s largest energy companies in a joint venture to develop a green ammonia export project in India.{{ FIELD }}One of Singapore’s largest energy companies on its programme to import clean ammonia into Japan for decarbonization of its power sector.{{ FIELD }}OCP on a green ammonia pilot project with Shell in Morocco.{{ FIELD }}Uniper on offtake from the Hyport Duqm Green Ammonia Project in Oman.{{ FIELD }}Casa Dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy company, on a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce and market green hydrogen hydrogen and ammonia in the Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Ardian, one of France’s leading investment companies, on hydrogen investment and incentive strategic matters.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy company, on its green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan.{{ FIELD }}Scatec, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy companies, in joint venture with Fertiglobe and Orascom on the Egypt Green Hydrogen Project, which in 2024 won the first competitive public tender for import of green ammonia into Europe under the H2Global / Hint.co programe.{{ FIELD }}Engie, Fertiglobe and Masdar on a joint venture to develop the UAE’s first green hydrogen and ammonia project.{{ FIELD }}One of Spain’s largest energy companies on a green hydrogen and ammonia export project in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}A supermajor international integrated energy company, on the world’s largest offshore carbon capture and storage exploration and development projects, offshore Western and Northern Australia.{{ FIELD }}Masdar on multi-hundred megawatt renewables (solar and wind) projects in the UAE, Serbia and Azerbaijan.{{ FIELD }}Tree Energy Solutions on various green hydrogen e-methane / e-NG projects globally.{{ FIELD }}Raizen, one of Brazil’s largest energy companies, on global regulatory matters relating to its biofuels business.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Waste to Energy on the GCC’s first waste-to energy project, which was commissioned in 2022.{{ FIELD }}Dan Feldman leads King \u0026amp; Spalding’s energy industry team, which comprises over 300 lawyers worldwide. Dan’s practice focuses on energy across the value chain, including oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), low-carbon energy (renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, carbon capture and storage, battery systems and green industry), power, infrastructure and mining megaprojects around the world.\nDan has 23 years of experience and has represented corporations, government entities and institutions globally, including Chevron, ADNOC, XRG, Woodside, PETRONAS, JERA , Masdar, Engie, NEOM, Fertiglobe, Reliance Industries Limited, ACWA Power, Emirates Global Aluminium, Fortescue, Moeve / CEPSA, JBIC, Dow Chemical, Air Liquide, Sembcorp, Keppel, Sojitz, KEPCO, OCP, Tree Energy Solutions, Raizen, Casa dos Ventos, Air Liquide, EverWind, Uniper and more. \nDan has been recognized by Chambers Global, Legal500, IFLR1000, Who’s Who Legal and Law360 as a leading lawyer. In 2025 he was named a Law360 MVP for energy, one of five in the world, and Law Middle East’s  “Rainmaker of the Year”. He has previously been named a Law360 MVP for project finance. He advised Project Finance International “Deals of the Year” in 2023 (the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, on which Dan advised NEOM), 2021 (the U.S.$12.5 billion Jazan IGCC, on which Dan advised the lenders) and 2020 (the U.S.$2 billion Guinea Alumina Project, on which Dan advised the sponsors). Dan Feldman lawyer Partner Leading Partner, United Arab Emirates - Oil, gas and natural resources Legal 500 EMEA, 2026 Leading Partner, United Arab Emirates - Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) Legal 500 EMEA, 2026 Highly Regarded (Project Development and Project Finance), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 MVP for Energy  Law360, 2025 Rainmaker of the Year Law Middle East Awards 2025 Leading Partner, Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) - United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Leading Partner, Oil, gas and natural resources - United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 ''Dan is one of the real stars; we trust Dan completely. He's very reliable, and knowledgeable about the region'' CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 ''Dan is knowledgeable about the region and about the law. He is also highly commercial and is top of the list for us'' CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 “Dan has developed a leading profile in the hydrogen and energy transition space and is today a true expert.” CLIENT FEEDBACK, CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2023 “He is energetic, commercial and extremely knowledgeable.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global, 2023 Leading Lawyer, Energy Oil \u0026amp; gas Industry, 2023 IFLR1000 Leading Lawyer, 2023 Legal500 Leading Lawyer, Chambers Ranked in Global, Projects \u0026amp; Energy, 2023 Chambers Global MVP for Project Finance Law360 2022 Named by Chambers Global: Projects and Energy Chambers Global 2021-2025 Named as a “Leading Individual” Legal500 for UAE Oil, Gas and Natural Resources in 2022-2025 “Emerging as a go-to lawyer for Middle Eastern energy and infrastructure projects” Chambers Global 2022 “Is known for his work advising on the full life cycle of power deals” Chambers Global 2022 “Dan is great, he's really user-friendly and very responsive. He's a real pleasure to deal with.\" Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “Dan is impressive, thoughtful and organized.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “He's a great problem solver who is extremely knowledgeable about us and the Middle East region.” Client Feedback, Chambers Global 2022 “They make you feel as if you are the only client!\" Client Feedback, Legal500 2022 “Extensive experience advising on largescale oil and gas, green energy, power and infrastructure projects.\" Legal500 2022 Monash University, Australia  England and Wales Victoria ADNOC / XRG on all aspects of its multi-billion dollar investment into ExxonMobil’s U.S.$7 billion Baytown low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Texas. NEOM on all aspects, from initial MOU to financial close, of the U.S.$8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, the world’s first green ammonia export megaproject to take FID and sign definitive offtake and financing agreements. The project involves the world’s largest single-phase renewables project (4GW in total) as well as a ground-breaking green ammonia / green hydrogen project, including 2.2GW of alkaline electrolysers supplied by Thyssenkrupp Nucera. The Dow Chemical Company on all aspects of its U.S.$20 billion Sadara petrochemicals joint venture with Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia. PETRONAS in relation to its U.S.$28 billion RAPID integrated refinery and petrochemicals project in Pengerang, Malaysia, including the U.S.$7 billion acquisition of an interest by Saudi Aramco in parts of the project. Emirates Global Aluminium on the Guinea Alumina Project, a U.S.$1.6 billion bauxite mining project in Guinea, West Africa. This was the largest mining project financing ever in West Africa and was awarded Global Multilateral Deal of the Year 2019 by PFI. JERA on its joint venture with CF Industries to develop the U.S.$4 billion “Blue Point” low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia export facility in Louisiana, U.S. Chevron on its development of low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Moeve (formerly known as CEPSA), one of Spain's largest energy companies, on one of the country’s leading green hydrogen projects, which will help decarbonize Moeve’s refinery at Huelva. JBIC on the financing of the U.S.$3.5 billion Facility D IWPP in Qatar, from bid stage to financial close. JERA on its program to import clean ammonia to Japan for co-firing in thermal power plants to decarbonize the Japanese electricity system. Reliance Industries Limited on Saudi Aramco’s acquisition of an interest in its oil-to-chemicals business. EverWind Fuels on all aspects of a U.S.$6 billion green hydrogen and ammonia export megaproject, in Nova Scotia, Canada. One of India’s largest energy companies on green methanol and green ammonia export projects in the country. A leading global supermajor on regulatory matters relating to low-carbon business and projects in South Korea (including the CHPS programme), Japan (including the hydrogen CfD programme), Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, the U.S, and Kazakhstan. The lenders on the U.S.$12.5 billion joint venture for the Jazan IGCC / ASU project, the largest grey hydrogen project in the world. Awarded Global Deal of the Year by the PFI Awards, 2021; and MENA Hybrid Energy Deal of the Year at the IJGlobal Awards 2021. One of Singapore’s largest energy companies and two of Japan’s largest energy companies in a joint venture to develop a green ammonia export project in India. One of Singapore’s largest energy companies on its programme to import clean ammonia into Japan for decarbonization of its power sector. OCP on a green ammonia pilot project with Shell in Morocco. Uniper on offtake from the Hyport Duqm Green Ammonia Project in Oman. Casa Dos Ventos, Brazil’s largest renewable energy company, on a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce and market green hydrogen hydrogen and ammonia in the Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil. Ardian, one of France’s leading investment companies, on hydrogen investment and incentive strategic matters. ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia’s leading renewable energy company, on its green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan. Scatec, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy companies, in joint venture with Fertiglobe and Orascom on the Egypt Green Hydrogen Project, which in 2024 won the first competitive public tender for import of green ammonia into Europe under the H2Global / Hint.co programe. Engie, Fertiglobe and Masdar on a joint venture to develop the UAE’s first green hydrogen and ammonia project. One of Spain’s largest energy companies on a green hydrogen and ammonia export project in Brazil. 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(Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey.{{ FIELD }}ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA.{{ FIELD }}Enersol, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, on its US$ 225 million acquisition of a 95% equity stake in Deep Well Services (DWS), a leader in lateral drilling through advanced technologies and services within the energy sector in the US.{{ FIELD }}Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading secondary foundry alloy producer in the United States.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on its acquisition of a 35% interest in the major new low-carbon hydrogen and (blue) ammonia project under development by ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions at its Baytown refinery and petrochemicals complex in Texas.{{ FIELD }}Prior to joining the firm, Simon advised:\nADNOC on all aspects of the reorganisation and consolidation of its gas businesses and establishment of ADNOC Gas, one of the largest gas companies in the world (now listed, value around $70bn) – IJInvestor Awards 2023 “Oil \u0026amp; Gas Acquisition of the Year.”{{ FIELD }}Major regional investor on all aspects of its bids to acquire (and ultimately its acquisition as a consortium member of) interests in each of (i) Saudi Aramco’s gas pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $15.5bn), and (ii) Saudi Aramco’s crude pipeline system within KSA (overall transaction value exceeding $12.4bn).{{ FIELD }}Sojitz on all aspects of the acquisition of a substantial interest in the Mirfa IWPP project in Abu Dhabi from Shuaa Capital, one of the first sales of an Abu Dhabi IWPP interest.{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its acquisition of significant interest in SKC’s chemicals business in Korea, and the creation of the successful SKpicglobal joint venture (value approx $1.2bn).{{ FIELD }}ADES Investments on all aspects of the $516m takeover of the DIFC domiciled and London listed ADES International by a consortium entity jointly owned by ADES Investments, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Tamil Investments.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the acquisition of a substantial interest in Masdar, which included a global portfolio of utility scale clean energy projects and investments, involving more than 40 assets in more than 20 jurisdictions.{{ FIELD }}Geltec on all aspects of the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing business located in the UAE to Yas Holding.{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on all aspects of the strategic buy-out of a joint venture partner in one of its gas business operating companies.{{ FIELD }}Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its joint venture with Pembina Pipeline Corporation for the development of an integrated propane dehydrogenation plant and polypropylene upgrading facility in Canada (value exceeding CA$4bn).{{ FIELD }}ADNOC on the sale of an interest in its gas pipeline infrastructure in the UAE to a consortium of international investors.{{ FIELD }}Venice Energy on all aspects of the development of an LNG receiving terminal in South Australia, including investments into the project, FSRU procurement, land acquisition, and use and off-take arrangements.{{ FIELD }}BHP on all aspects of the massive open pit expansion project for the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia (one of the largest underground mines in the world), including State agreement negotiations with the State Government, major approvals processes, and development of various related power, water, transport and social infrastructure.{{ FIELD }}MMG on all aspects of the sale of the Century Mine in Australia.{{ FIELD }}Santos on the sale process for Santos’ Victorian assets, culminating in the sale of its interest in the Kipper gas field to Mitsui E\u0026amp;P Australia.{{ FIELD }}BHP in relation to the arrangements relating to BHP Billiton’s exit from the Ok Tedi mine project in PNG, including applicable State agreements.{{ FIELD }}NBN Co in relation to the renegotiation of arrangements with Telstra relating to the rollout of the NBN in Australia. {{ FIELD }}Simon Fraser is a senior corporate partner based in our Abu Dhabi office, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate structuring for major projects and strategic investments. He has practiced in the USA, London, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and has more than 25 years’ experience structuring and executing complex cross-border transactions and projects for market leading clients around the world. \nSimon represents sovereigns, corporate clients, family offices and investment banks on regional and international transactions and projects across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus in energy and resources (including renewables and petrochemicals), infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing and technology. He is recognised as a leading individual in major directories, including Legal 500 (“Hall of Fame”), Chambers and Partners and IFLR1000.\nA commercial outcomes focused lawyer, Simon has extensive experience managing major complex international transactions and projects for clients, and also negotiating agreements with governments.  His clients have included ADNOC, ADNOC Gas, Borouge, EGA, KPC, PIC, KPI, KUFPEC, BHP, Rio Tinto, Multiplex, Geltec, Venice Energy, ADES, Sojitz, Mitsui, MMG, Transmed and Santos.\nSimon has held a senior commercial role with a large international power company in the United States, and has been seconded to BHP as general counsel for a business unit and member of the executive committee for the business.\nSimon is ranked in the “Hall of Fame” by Legal 500 for Oil, Gas and Natural Resources transactions, and referred to as “very capable and highly experienced across all aspects of the sector”, and commended for being “very user-friendly, flexible and responsive to client requirements”, while also being “a pleasure to work with”, and “a key name of note.”  He is included as a leading individual by Chambers and Partners for Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Abu Dhabi-based), Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Kuwait) and Projects \u0026amp; Energy (Kuwait), and by IFLR1000 for M\u0026amp;A.  He has previously been recognised by Best Lawyers as a leading lawyer in Energy Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law in Australia, and Melbourne Mining Law “Lawyer of the Year” 2016.  He is considered “a seasoned lawyer on sales and acquisitions, particularly when it comes to representing clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors”, noted as having “a very calm approach”, and “good at managing a large team and bringing forward a focal point”, while being “highly experienced in oil and gas matters.” Simon Fraser lawyer Partner “Hall of fame” (UAE) Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Legal 500 Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Abu Dhabi-based), Corporate/M\u0026amp;A (Kuwait), Projects \u0026amp; Energy (Kuwait) Chambers and Partners Expertise Based Abroad, Kuwait - Projects \u0026amp; Energy  Chambers Global, 2026 The Inaugural 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Lawyers in the Middle East Lawdragon, 2026 Hall of Fame Lawyer, United Arab Emirates - Oil, gas and natural resources Legal 500 EMEA, 2026 Highly Regarded, M\u0026amp;A in the UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 Leading lawyer in Energy Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. Melbourne Mining Law “Lawyer of the Year” Best Lawyers, 2016 “Simon Fraser brings a wealth of experience. He provides thoughtful, strategic and practical advice'' Client Feedback, Chambers Global “Simon Fraser is an outstanding attorney, very knowledgeable and able to concisely explain issues and offer resolutions” Chambers Global “Simon Fraser brings many years of experience and a calm and thoughtful approach”  Chambers Global University of Western Australia  New York England and Wales High Court of Australia Supreme Court of Western Australia Dow on the US$ 125 million sale of its 50% ownership in its DowAksa joint venture, a manufacturer of carbon fire and carbon fibre composites, to Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S. (Aksa), with primary operations in Turkey. ACWA Power on its US$ 693 million acquisition of ownership interests in power generation, water desalination and associated O\u0026amp;M companies in Kuwait and Bahrain from Engie SA. Enersol, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, on its US$ 225 million acquisition of a 95% equity stake in Deep Well Services (DWS), a leader in lateral drilling through advanced technologies and services within the energy sector in the US. Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading secondary foundry alloy producer in the United States. ADNOC on its acquisition of a 35% interest in the major new low-carbon hydrogen and (blue) ammonia project under development by ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions at its Baytown refinery and petrochemicals complex in Texas. 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Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its acquisition of significant interest in SKC’s chemicals business in Korea, and the creation of the successful SKpicglobal joint venture (value approx $1.2bn). ADES Investments on all aspects of the $516m takeover of the DIFC domiciled and London listed ADES International by a consortium entity jointly owned by ADES Investments, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Tamil Investments. ADNOC on the acquisition of a substantial interest in Masdar, which included a global portfolio of utility scale clean energy projects and investments, involving more than 40 assets in more than 20 jurisdictions. Geltec on all aspects of the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing business located in the UAE to Yas Holding. ADNOC on all aspects of the strategic buy-out of a joint venture partner in one of its gas business operating companies. Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. on all aspects of its joint venture with Pembina Pipeline Corporation for the development of an integrated propane dehydrogenation plant and polypropylene upgrading facility in Canada (value exceeding CA$4bn). ADNOC on the sale of an interest in its gas pipeline infrastructure in the UAE to a consortium of international investors. Venice Energy on all aspects of the development of an LNG receiving terminal in South Australia, including investments into the project, FSRU procurement, land acquisition, and use and off-take arrangements. BHP on all aspects of the massive open pit expansion project for the Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia (one of the largest underground mines in the world), including State agreement negotiations with the State Government, major approvals processes, and development of various related power, water, transport and social infrastructure. MMG on all aspects of the sale of the Century Mine in Australia. 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WheatField Wind Farm Represented Fiera Axium Infrastructure in connection with an acquisition of a 49% private equity interest in wind farm located in Oregon State from EDP Renewables North America. Post Rock Wind Farm Represented a consortium of lenders in the financing of the Post Rock project, a 201 MW wind farm in Kansas. Post Rock Wind Farm Represented a consortium of lenders in the financing of the Post Rock project, a 201 MW wind farm in Kansas. Bishop Hill I Wind Farm Represented a consortium of lenders in the financing of the Bishop Hill I project, a 211 MW wind farm in Illinois. City of Hayward Natural Gas Power Generation Facility Represented Russell City Energy Company, LLC in the $845 million project financing of an approximately 620 MW natural gas-fired, combined-cycle power generation facility in the City of Hayward, California Sale of InterGen N.V. 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Raphael has a particular focus on merger control, restrictive practices, compliance and cartel matters. He actively represents multinational clients across a wide range of industries.\nRaph is a senior associate resident in the Brussels office of King \u0026amp; Spalding and is part of its Antitrust \u0026amp; Competition practice. He provides legal and strategic advice to companies in complex competition/antitrust matters, with a particular emphasis on global merger control, antitrust investigations (cartel and dominance abuse), vertical distribution and foreign direct investment/foreign subsidies review. He represents clients before the European Commission, national competition authorities in the EU and elsewhere and before the Belgian and European Courts.\nCompanies come to Raphael for commercial and pragmatic solutions on their most complex antitrust issues. He advises on all aspects of EU competition law and has substantial experience in cross-border mergers and joint ventures, high-stakes cartel investigations and complex vertical distribution structures.\nRaph regularly advises public and private companies and private equity firms in phase I and phase II merger cases before the European Commission and national competition authorities. He helps clients navigate complex reviews, negotiate remedies and obtain clearance, while coordinating filings and strategy all over the world. Raph regularly counsels on competition/antitrust issues for companies active in the Energy, Aerospace\u0026amp;Defence, Oil\u0026amp;Gas, Logistics, Financial and Consumer Goods industries.  As an antitrust lawyer, Raph has particular experience with counseling clients active in niche industries such as luxury (manufacture and retail), noble metals mining/extraction and with regards to the intersection between antitrust laws and ESG projects.  \nRaph graduated magna cum laude from Ghent University in 2011 and from the University of Chicago in 2012. He speaks English, Dutch, French and German.\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Raph was a senior associate at other world-class law firms in the Antitrust \u0026amp; Competition space. 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