Oil & Gas Litigation
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Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis is commended for its representation of energy companies across a range of significant disputes. Manages breach of contract and royalty disputes for many of the largest companies active in the upstream sector.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis successfully defended EQT Corporation in a class action alleging that EQT’s subsidiary, Rice Drilling, had trespassed on the properties of more than 1,200 landowners in Ohio when it produced natural gas from its properties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland & Ellis has a huge team that is able to help us with any of our litigations needs, including very big matters."
"You feel with Kirkland you are getting the best possible advice. Everything is incredibly well thought out."
"Kirkland & Ellis has a talented team of trial lawyers that can handle high-pressure matters."
"Kirkland & Ellis has a huge team that is able to help us with any of our litigations needs, including very big matters."
"You feel with Kirkland you are getting the best possible advice. Everything is incredibly well thought out."
"Kirkland & Ellis has a talented team of trial lawyers that can handle high-pressure matters."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Donovan has substantial expertise in oil and gas industry litigation. He manages disputes over breach of contract and lease termination, royalty payments and allegations of failure to operate and improper cost deduction.
"Daniel Donovan is exceptionally good in court and always has the big picture in mind."
"Daniel Donovan has a breadth of knowledge in the area and his work product is excellent."
Anna Rotman's oil and gas litigation practice covers breach of contract and royalty disputes.
"Anna Rotman is a great litigator."
Ragan Naresh regularly handles disputes arising in the oil and gas sector. He has experience in lease, nuisance and royalty litigation.
"Ragan Naresh is very responsive and very sharp. I am impressed with his trial practice."
Kenneth Young assists clients with oil and gas disputes as part of his wider litigation practice. His experience includes lease breaches and royalty issues.
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