Keith

Name

Keith Hauck

Professional Background

Keith Hauck is a lawyer with extensive experience in the energy and resources sector. He is currently a part of the law firm Clifford Chance, based in London.

Practice Areas

• Project Development & Finance: Keith has significant expertise in developing and financing large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
• Global Financial Markets: He advises on financial market transactions related to energy and resources projects.

Sectors of Focus

• Oil & Gas
• Energy Transition
• Power
• Mining

Experience

• Sizewell GenCo: Advised on the development and financing of the Sizewell C New Nuclear Project in the UK.
• Tanzania LNG Project: Assisted the sponsors in the development of this project.
• Chrysaor/Harbour Energy plc: Involved in the all-share merger between Chrysaor and Premier Oil plc, creating the largest listed independent oil and gas producer in the UK North Sea. Also advised on the acquisition of ConocoPhillips’ UK North Sea assets worth US$2.675 billion.
• EDF S.A.: Worked on the £18 billion development of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, including joint venture arrangements with CGN.
• Iberdrola: Advised on the €115 million sale of a portfolio of LNG assets to Temasek-owned Pavilion Energy.

Geographic Experience

Keith has advised clients across various regions, including Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in 2010.

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Association of International Energy Negotiators.

Awards and Citations

• Recognized in Legal 500 France 2023: Industry Focus: Energy for being "professional, knowledgeable, available, personable, patient and able to explain complex concepts simply and succinctly.".

Contact Information

• Based at Clifford Chance, London
• Phone: +44 20 7006 1252
• Email: Available through Clifford Chance's website.