Energy & Natural Resources

Alexander Gunning KC is well regarded by peers and solicitors for his effective style of advocacy. He has been involved in a range of energy infrastructure cases, and has acted for contractors in disputes concerning the mining, drilling and transportation of natural resources. Gunning frequently represents clients from Central Asia and China.

Daniel Toledano KC is widely respected as an established and robust silk, and he exhibits a winning manner in the courtroom and with clients. He is known for his sharp analytical skills and strong sense of commitment, both of which he demonstrates when representing large industry bodies in a broad range of commercial disputes involving complex contractual and regulatory issues. Toledano has a particular aptitude for handling North Sea oil and gas disputes.

John McCaughran KC is an outstanding advocate with a widely acknowledged and thoroughgoing sector specialism. He is an experienced litigator and arbitrator with great expertise both domestically and internationally and is admitted to the Bar in the BVI and Cayman Islands. His clear focus is the oil and gas industry, and he acts for a range of major energy and utilities players in the upstream and midstream markets. McCaughran has an in-depth knowledge of the workings of a number of institutions, including the LCIA, the SCC and UNCITRAL.

Laurence Rabinowitz KC is a dominant presence in the commercial energy arena, with a reputation as a go-to resource for an array of litigation and arbitration matters worldwide. Solicitors turn to him for his ability to take on the cases with the highest stakes, and he deals with contractual disputes surrounding some of the biggest energy deals in the market. His areas of practice range from traditional oil and gas to alternative energy. He is equally comfortable handling both domestic and international disputes.

Nehali Shah is a highly regarded junior with a strong practice advising clients on all aspects of upstream and downstream oil and gas disputes. She regularly appears in commercial litigation and arbitrations, both domestically and internationally, and a number of her cases focus on the financing aspects of projects.

Alain Choo Choy KC is an eminent figure in the energy market who operates both domestically and internationally across a spectrum of commercial energy matters, with a particular focus on cases concerning the financing and ownership of large projects and resources. Key areas of expertise include mining and the upstream oil and gas industry. He frequently appears in both international arbitrations and court hearings, including those before the BVI Commercial Court and Supreme Court of Mauritius.

Daniel Hubbard attracts praise for his broad energy sector capabilities. Hubbard is particularly experienced in oil and gas exploration disputes, both in the commercial court and as part of international arbitration proceedings. Beyond upstream matters, he also impresses due to his handling of cases relating to gas sales, mining and electricity markets.

David Wolfson KC is known for his analytical approach to a variety of cases in the energy sector, including those arising from the extraction and supply of gas. His commercial practice frequently sees him appearing in high-profile oil and gas disputes.

Emma Jones acts across a broad range of commercial energy matters. She has particular expertise in cases relating to contractual matters, especially those with contracts for difference agreements. Jones focuses on acting for clients in court hearings and arbitrations in the oil and gas and alternative energy sectors.

Jeffery Onions KC is acclaimed for his undoubted intellect and fierce commitment to complex commercial cases, many of which have a regulatory or environmental angle. He exhibits deep energy sector expertise and acts for heavyweights in the oil and gas industry. His practice spans advisory and advocacy work, and sees him handling both arbitrations and High Court litigation.

Michael Watkins is routinely instructed on significant UKCS oil and gas disputes, often on the side of major operators. Watkins is equally at home appearing in the English commercial courts as he is in arbitration proceedings, alongside his busy advisory practice.

Sa'ad Hossain KC is a prominent commercial barrister frequently involved in energy issues, including disputes over the rights and responsibilities associated with natural resources and infrastructure. He frequently acts in cases in the oil and gas sector, with downstream utility supply a particular area of strength. His practice also involves advising clients on operating, transportation and capacity agreements, as well as drilling rig and FPSO operations.

Laurence Emmett KC is a well-regarded silk who has an impressive repertoire of energy cases, especially in relation to the upstream and downstream oil industries. He earns praise for handling regulatory and commercial cases relating to both traditional and non-traditional sources of energy. His practice spans both domestic and international cases.

Michael Fealy KC is a popular choice among solicitors for his extensive experience in oil and gas disputes. He is adept at appearing in English courts and international arbitration settings. Among his clients, Fealy can count significant oil and gas majors.

Conall Patton KC is a highly regarded silk who is capable of dealing with both the commercial and regulatory aspects of energy work. He has experience in advising and representing clients both in court and in arbitration, and acts for high-ranking developers and facility operators, as well as commodity traders. Patton is equally capable of handling disputes relating to the oil and gas, renewable energy and mining sectors.

Nicholas Sloboda KC is well regarded by solicitors for his oil and gas experience. His clients include energy companies and mining majors, and he acts in oil sale disputes, upstream cases and a range of arbitration matters. He regularly appears before the Commercial Court.

Orlando Gledhill KC is a respected silk who handles significant cases across a wide range of areas, tackling matters concerning both traditional and non-traditional resources. Gledhill represents engineering contractors, facility operators and utility providers. He is held in high regard for his emissions trading practice.

Thomas Sharpe KC is an accomplished competition law practitioner with significant experience on the regulatory side of energy work. He represents a range of clients, including utility companies, investment funds and regulatory bodies, providing both advocacy and non-contentious regulatory advice. He is particularly well regarded for his work in the water industry. Sharpe acts for significant market players from across Europe, including German and French clients.

Niranjan Venkatesan is a highly sought-after commercial silk with a burgeoning focus on the oil and gas sector. Venkatesan has appeared for sector clients in the Commercial Court and arbitration proceedings. He is also adept at acting in high-profile judicial review matters.