Oil & Gas Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 713 221 2300About
Provided by Bracewell LLP
Bracewell is one of the few “go-to” oil and gas litigation firms with a strong national reach. For over 75 years, our lawyers have handled disputes, earning the respect of both judges and our adversaries. In short, we are one of the leading and most recognized (in terms of awards and client engagements) litigation firms in Texas and the United States.
The key to our continued success is to function as a litigation boutique within an international law firm, which focuses on energy. Bracewell trial lawyers work together to ensure that our clients have the best, most experienced and most cohesive team for each matter. We compete both with our Big Law competitors and with the elite boutiques on quality of lawyering rather than on the quantity of lawyers we field. The results speak for themselves: Our client and case lists reflect the success of our strategy.
We have fought and won cases for energy clients involving royalty disputes-private litigation, royalty disputes-government actions, upstream oil and gas operations, supply contract litigation, service contract litigation, energy project construction disputes, downstream operations and contracts, pricing and trading litigation, trade secrets (both oilfield technology and geology), regulatory reviews and rate-making proceedings, government investigations and litigation, and international arbitration.
Chambers Review
Bracewell LLP has a highly regarded oil and gas litigation practice able to handle complex royalty and lease disputes as well as breach of contract litigation. Affords energy companies equally capable representation as both defendants and plaintiffs.
Work Highlights
- Bracewell represented Hilcorp Energy Company in a royalty class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs alleged that Hilcorp mispaid royalties on produced natural gas that was used as fuel for post-production off-lease processing and treating operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bracewell are consistently able to handle any issue we throw at them. From the associate level to the managing partner level, the attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced."
"Bracewell provides fantastic client service."
"Bracewell has the full spectrum of expertise needed."
"Bracewell are consistently able to handle any issue we throw at them. From the associate level to the managing partner level, the attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced."
"Bracewell provides fantastic client service."
"Bracewell has the full spectrum of expertise needed."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Crain is a highly regarded attorney who serves as chair of the firm's litigation group. He represents a broad array of energy clients including developers, producers and suppliers in high-stakes sector-specific disputes.
"I cannot speak highly enough of Stephen's writing ability and understanding of our business."
"Stephen is very good at putting things in perspective. He brings a wealth of experience to different matters."
"In addition to being a good lawyer, Stephen Crain has a keen business sense."