LONDON – The IFLR Africa Awards 2026 recognized Bracewell (UK) LLP as a leading energy and M&A law firm, naming the firm a finalist for four awards – including M&A Team of the Year – for its transactional work in Africa during the past year. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on March 17 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Notably, Bracewell is commended for representing Trident Energy, L.P. on a series of three interrelated transactions in the Republic of Congo and Angola, which were shortlisted for M&A Deal of the Year. Led by partner Darren Spalding, the transaction involved a novel structure that enabled Trident Energy to close the deals on the same day in 2025. The award-winning transaction also earned a highly commended designation at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2025.
In addition, senior associates Catherine Grant and Adam Quigley have been named finalists in the Rising Stars – International category. Grant focuses her practice on projects, M&A and general corporate and commercial matters in the energy sector. She has particular experience working on projects and transactions in Africa. Quigley advises clients on corporate and project development matters in the energy sector. He focuses on oil and gas, including M&A, project development, JVs and offtake and sales arrangements.
The IFLR Africa Awards recognize law firms, in-house teams and individuals for precedent-setting, innovative cross-border transactions that advance legal excellence across African markets.
