Reed Smith, a leading international law firm, has recently welcomed a new partner into its Energy & Natural Resources Group in London. The new partner, Nina Howell, was announced by the firm on Monday, according to Bloomberg Law.
Nina Howell is well-versed in representing clients across the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) supply chain and brings with her a wealth of experience in upstream joint ventures, unitization, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and other energy-related corporate transactions.
Prior to this move, Howell was a part of King & Spalding, an acclaimed law firm with a global presence. The addition of Howell unarguably extends and strengthens Reed Smith’s expertise in the energy sector.
This information comes on the heels of an ongoing trend where law firms are bolstering their energy and natural resources capabilities. Global law practices are increasingly recognizing the importance of this sector in light of the world’s emphasis on energy transition and the resulting complex cross-border transactions.
Reed Smith’s focus on diversifying and consolidating their teams with seasoned professionals like Howell demonstrates their proactive approach towards meeting the evolving legal needs of the globally interconnected energy and natural resource sectors.