Global law firm Shearman & Sterling today announces the election of Trinh Chubbock and Kevin Heverin as partners in London, effective March 1, 2023. Trinh and Kevin will be partners in the firm’s Project Development & Finance and Financial Restructuring & Insolvency practices, respectively.

Trinh is an energy specialist focusing on project development, energy M&A and commercial contracts. She has a broad practice covering the full value chain from upstream oil and gas to downstream sectors, with some experience in midstream work and LNG. Trinh also focuses on renewable energy and energy transition.

Kevin has significant experience representing clients in all aspects of complex restructurings, special situations investing, workouts, debt financings, and insolvency matters. His experience includes roles advising companies and stakeholders such as banks, funds, noteholders, trustees, directors and insolvency practitioners on a range of complex cross-border restructurings and financings.

“We are thrilled to welcome Trinh and Kevin to the partnership. Their promotions represent our ongoing commitment to nurturing and growing our talent,” said David Beveridge, Senior Partner at Shearman & Sterling. “Trinh and Kevin have made notable contributions to our growth while building out our reputation for excellence. I congratulate them on their well-deserved promotions and look forward to watching them step up in their new roles as they continue to provide the highest level of client service.”

Commenting on Trinh and Kevin’s election to the partnership, Matthew Readings, Head of Shearman & Sterling’s London office, said: “I am delighted to recognise the achievements of such talented lawyers. Both Trinh and Kevin have an outstanding track record of delivering for our clients, their practices and the firm. Our London office is an integral part of our firm strategy, and these promotions reflect our continued commitment to investing in the growth of our offering and the future of our most important asset, our people. I congratulate them on their promotions and welcome them to our global partnership.”

These promotions follow the recent election of Omar Alkaffas as a Project Development & Finance partner in Abu Dhabi.