Alex Kerr is Head of LNG for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Widely recognised as a leading LNG lawyer, he advises clients across the global LNG value chain on strategic energy transactions, commercial contracting and project development involving LNG, gas, hydrogen and ammonia.
Alex's practice is focused on the negotiation and execution of complex energy transactions, particularly long-term and short-term agreements for the sale and purchase of LNG, pipeline gas, hydrogen and ammonia. He has extensive experience drafting and negotiating long-term sale and purchase agreements, master sales agreements and spot trading documentation, advising sellers, buyers, portfolio players and traders on some of the sector's most significant commercial arrangements.
In addition, Alex advises governments, national oil companies and project sponsors on the development of LNG, hydrogen, ammonia and cross-border pipeline projects. His experience spans the full project lifecycle, from project structuring and development through to the negotiation of key commercial and project agreements.
Alex also brings valuable in-house perspective, having undertaken client secondments during his career, including with ExxonMobil's upstream legal department. This combination of private practice and in-house experience enables him to provide commercially focused advice that reflects the practical realities faced by clients operating in global energy markets.
Alex is ranked by The Legal 500 UK as a Next Generation Partner for Oil & Gas (2025 & 2026), having previously been recognised as a Rising Star in the same category (2021-2024). He has also been recognised as a Stand-out Lawyer by Thomson Reuters (2026) and has been listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, United Kingdom for Projects (2023-2026).
Market commentary highlights Alex's technical experience, commercial judgment and leadership:
"Alex Kerr - excellent in conceptualizing agreements and drafting, while also having a demonstrated ability to lead meetings and use his strength of argument to win the day." – The Legal 500 UK
"Alex Kerr - excellent knowledge of the LNG value chain. Good technical and drafting skills, so can turn documents around in real time." – The Legal 500 UK
"Alex Kerr worked closely with us on several engagements; his knowledge and capabilities stood out." – The Legal 500 UK
LNG SPAs
Project Development
Green Hydrogen, Ammonia and Petrochemicals Marketing & Trading
Natural Gas Marketing & Trading
M&A and Joint Ventures
Service Agreements
Recognised as a "Next Generation Partner" in Oil & Gas by The Legal 500 UK, 2025 & 2026
Named a "Rising Star" in Oil & Gas by The Legal 500 UK, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
Listed in the 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, United Kingdom
Recognised as a "Stand-out Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters, 2026