Linklaters' global energy co-head Matthew Hagopian and partner Manzer Ijaz have handed in their resignation to join Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy.

Hagopian also leads Linklaters US law energy and project finance practice around the world, with a particular focus on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market.

His clients include Spanish oil major Repsol and Italian oil and gas group Eni. His recent work includes advising Eni on the development of its $30bn (