Paul Jones is a transactional energy lawyer. He advises major integrated energy companies, independent developers, and funds on M&A, joint ventures, fundraising, and project development in the energy sector.
Paul has experience across the full energy-value chain, with a particular emphasis on advising clients on upstream oil and gas, LNG (liquefied natural gas), and first-of-a-kind energy transition projects in developed and emerging markets.
Prior to joining Jones Day in 2025, Paul handled many multibillion-dollar transactions, including the sale and purchase of upstream assets in Brazil and Egypt and the development of LNG projects in sub-Saharan Africa. He recently advised independent oil and gas companies on the acquisition of numerous UK North Sea assets, a renewable energy business on a fundraising to develop the United Kingdom's first commercial-scale liquid air energy storage plant (winner of IJGlobal's Impact Award and shortlisted for project finance deal of the year at the IFLR Europe Awards), a supermajor on the development of the first green hydrogen and ammonia project in Oman, and funds on a range of acquisitions, divestments, and fundraisings related to renewable energy projects.
Paul was previously based in the United Arab Emirates (2016-2020) and Tanzania (2012-2013). He has worked extensively across the Middle East and Africa, including as general counsel of a UAE government-owned oil and gas company with assets in jurisdictions including Turkmenistan, Egypt, and Iraq. Client feedback in The Legal 500 describes Paul as a "hugely trusted and valued resource" and notes that "having worked in the industry, he understands how to deliver concise information in tense environments."
Paul is a member of the Association of International Energy Negotiators.
- Oxford Institute of Legal Practice (Legal Practice Course 2005); Oxford University (B.A. in Jurisprudence 2003)
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
IFLR1000 Guide to Energy and Infrastructure: "brilliant lawyer" providing "practical and sensible advice in a timely manner"
The Legal 500: "excellent partner"; "having worked in the industry, he understands how to deliver concise information in tense environments"; "hugely trusted and valued resource and feels like an extension to our team"