Pinsent Masons makes oil and gas partner hire

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed oil and gas specialist Bruce McLeod as a partner based in its Aberdeen office.

Mr McLeod joins from Burness Paull, having been a partner there and at legacy firm Paull & WIlliamsons for the past 17 years. He also previously worked in a commercial management role with BP. He has an extensive track record advising on oil and gas infrastructure and M&A negotiations, and has been central to a number of innovative deals, particularly in the UK and Egypt.

Global head of Energy at Pinsent Masons, Melanie Grimmitt, commented: “The oil and gas sector is at an important crossroads as the world transitions to a low-carbon future. With his sector approach and international outlook, Bruce brings the right expertise and knowhow to effectively help our clients navigate this journey.

“He is an extremely well regarded and hands-on lawyer in the oil and gas space and has worked on some very complex transactions that complement our portfolio well.”   

Richard Scott, partner and head of Pinsent Masons’ Aberdeen office, added: “Bruce’s reputation as an oil and gas heavyweight is not restricted to just the UK continental shelf, but extends across many of the international energy hubs where our lawyers are most active.”