Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
Contact number
+44 20 7012 9600About
Provided by Akin
To learn more about Akin Gump’s Energy & Natural Resources capabilities, please visit the Energy page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.
Chambers Review
Akin Gump offers an impressive depth of market experience in oil and gas matters, with significant expertise in upstream, midstream and downstream issues. The team advises clients on commercial and corporate matters and offers deep knowledge of restructuring issues. The firm also fields a leading energy disputes team capable of handling major litigation and international arbitrations. It frequently acts for oil and gas majors and other international energy companies on cross-border work.
Justin Williams is a key contact at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Akin Gump acted for Hokchi Energy in its purchase of assets from E&P Hidrocarburos. The team also advised Hokchi on the farm-out of a 37% non-operated interest in the Hokchi block in the Sureste basin off the shore of Mexico to Wintershall Dea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Akin is highly responsive and proactive."
"The team has good depth to cover energy M&A, financing and project development."
"The Akin team quickly understands the complications of a transaction and the personalities of those involved, providing precise and balanced advice."
"Akin is highly responsive and proactive."
"The team has good depth to cover energy M&A, financing and project development."
"The Akin team quickly understands the complications of a transaction and the personalities of those involved, providing precise and balanced advice."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Williams serves as head of the firm's international disputes practice. He is regularly instructed by international clients to provide representation in significant litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the oil and gas sector.
"Justin is highly skilled in analysing complex legal issues and identifying the key elements of a case."