Mayer Brown strengthens global energy capabilities with appointment of Steven Wilson
Steven brings extensive experience advising IOCs and NOCs, commodity traders and portfolio companies on complex, high-value transactions spanning the energy value chain, including upstream oil and gas, oilfield services companies, LNG, refineries and petrochemical facilities, pipelines and storage and conventional power, as well as energy transition and energy-related infrastructure.
Alex Chequer, head of Mayer Brown’s Global Energy practice, said: “Steven’s deep energy and cross-border transactional experience will make him a great asset to our global energy clients. In particular, his track record in LNG and energy M&A will allow us to offer market-leading, full-service energy advice in both established geographies and emerging markets. He is part of our strategy to grow our already very good energy capabilities in London.”
Nick Kouvaritakis, co-head of Mayer Brown’s Global Energy practice, added: “He is highly regarded in the energy sector, with a wealth of experience in energy M&A and broad experience across the sector in upstream oil and gas and LNG (including recent experience on LNG and regasification projects). Steven's arrival will significantly enhance our core competencies as we advise clients on the most complex and high-value energy M&A and LNG transactions worldwide and continue to leverage our footprint in major energy hubs.”
Dominic Griffiths, London managing partner, commented: “Steven's experience will create strong collaboration opportunities across our offices in the US, Asia, Middle East and Brazil, enhancing the firm's global integrated offering. We are focused on our global energy strategy and his arrival allows us to continue this growth trajectory."
“I am thrilled to join Mayer Brown and contribute to the continued success of its Global Energy group,” said Steven. “Mayer Brown has a first-rate reputation across oil and gas, LNG, power and the broader energy and energy-related infrastructure sectors. The Global Energy group has been significantly expanding in several key jurisdictions that align with my practice – I look forward to working with such an ambitious, globally-integrated team to deliver excellent service and results for our clients.”
Steven’s hire adds to the expansion of Mayer Brown's Global Energy group, which saw the arrival of Anne Wicks in Dubai in August 2023, Massimo Amoruso in London in March 2024, Alexandre Arlota in Brazil in January 2025, Michael Kim in Singapore in January 2025, Chad Richards in Washington DC in February 2025, Priya Shah in Dubai in April 2025, Elina Coss in New York and London in September 2025 and Trevor Shelton in Los Angeles in September 2025. Similarly to Trevor, Steven joins from Vinson & Elkins.
