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To learn more about Akin's Energy & Natural Resources capabilities in the UK and other jurisdictions, please visit the Energy & Infrastructure page at www.akingump.com.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akin 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.

Work Highlights

  • Akin advised LetterOne on an agreement to transfer the majority of Wintershall Dea’s non-Russia related upstream business to Harbour Energy for a total consideration of USD11.2 billion.

Strengths

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The Akin team combines intellectual precision and rigor with pragmatism.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondent
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The Akin team is practical, commercial and results-oriented.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondent
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Akin demonstrates its global footprint both in terms of knowledge and network.

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Notable Practitioners

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Justin Williams
3
Justin Williams
3
Band 3

Justin Williams is regularly instructed by international clients to provide representation in significant litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the oil and gas sector.

Justin is very good at cutting through issues and coming up with constructive and pragmatic solutions for development. He is a vey good person to have with you in a bind.

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Rob Butler
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Rob Butler
3
Band 3
Rob Butler is an oil and gas lawyer with strong experience advising on M&A transactions and project financings in the upstream and midstream sectors. His clients include key players from across the oil and gas value chain.

Rob is a genuine LNG expert.

Rob is very experienced, very commercial and very knowledgeable.

Rob's advice is always clear and to the point, which helps us to balance commercial interests and risks efficiently.

Rob Butler has worked with us across a wide range of LNG transactions. He has an in-depth knowledge of the industry.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes
Justin Williams
3
Justin Williams
3
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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Rob Butler
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Rob Butler
3
Band 3
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Members

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