Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised on a deal named by the European Tax Awards as the “European Energy Tax Deal of the Year”.

The Debevoise team provided tax advice, alongside Dechert and White & Case, during Chrysaor Holdings’ acquisition of a diversified North Sea oil and gas portfolio from Shell.

The deal was recognized at the awards evening held by International Tax Review at the Savoy Hotel in London.

The award scheme has been running since 2005, with this year’s deal awards noted by the magazine as having become “more competitive than ever”.

The Debevoise team providing tax advice on the deal was led by partner Michael Bolotin, and included associate Samuel M. Duncan.

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