Paul Jones

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.