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Kirkland & Ellis

Oil & Gas Litigation

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Oil & Gas Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is commended for its representation of energy companies across a range of significant disputes. The firm manages breach of contract and royalty disputes for many of the largest companies active in the upstream sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis acted as lead counsel to Antero Resources, defending it against royalty class and individual actions that alleged Antero underpaid royalties to West Virginia royalty owners on gas and non-gas liquids.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis provides innovative thinking, broad expertise and the highest-quality work.

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  • Client service from the team at Kirkland & Ellis is second to none.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel T. Donovan
    Daniel T. Donovan

    Daniel T. Donovan

    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 is an excellent lawyer. He is one of the preeminent class action leaders.

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    • Daniel Donovan is extremely practically minded and delivers outstanding service on complex matters.

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    • I think Daniel Donovan is outstanding. He is a go-to for big matters.

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  • Anna Rotman
    Anna Rotman

    Anna Rotman

    Anna Rotman's oil and gas litigation practice covers breach of contract and royalty disputes.
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  • Ragan Naresh
    Ragan Naresh

    Ragan Naresh

    Ragan Naresh is well-regarded for his work handling disputes arising in the oil and gas sector. He has experience in lease, nuisance and royalty litigation.

    • Ragan is an excellent attorney. He's very analytical and good on his feet.

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    • Ragan Naresh is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Kenneth A. Young
    Kenneth A. Young

    Kenneth A. Young

    Kenneth Young assists clients with oil and gas disputes as part of his wider litigation practice. His experience includes lease breaches and royalty issues.

    • Kenny is excellent; he can do everything.

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