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Energy & Natural Resources

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Twenty Essex has a group of highly esteemed litigators and arbitrators with a notable energy focus. Members are equipped to handle the full range of oil and gas and mining-related matters, including upstream, midstream and downstream work, construction disputes and corporate issues. The barristers here are frequently active in high-profile international disputes, including those in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Members can claim to hold expertise in the intersection of shipping law and LNG. Interviewees praise the set for its 'high-calibre barristers with good experience of international arbitration." Another adds that it has "excellent breadth of knowledge across the industry."

Anthony Carroll is practice director.

Strengths

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The clerks are helpful and sensible.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Duncan Matthews
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Duncan Matthews
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Band 1

Duncan Matthews KC is a highly experienced practitioner in the energy sector, with a focus on international disputes across the full range of upstream, midstream and downstream oil work. His practice covers large-scale, high-profile litigation and arbitration, and he regularly tackles cases with civil fraud aspects, as well as highly technical considerations. He has specific expertise in relation to disputes concerning onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling, as well as the carriage of goods and commodities in the energy sector.

Duncan is top of the market in terms of ability to grab and lead the most complex disputes and to deliver outstanding results for his client.

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David Lewis
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David Lewis
3
Band 3

David Lewis KC is a well-reputed silk with significant experience as both an advocate and adviser in oil and gas disputes. He has expertise in relation to various joint venture agreements and production sharing contracts. His practice includes contractual disputes relating to the transportation of oil and LNG, as well as mining claims.

David is very easy to work with and knows his stuff.

David provides very helpful input on various complex issues.

David's client care is a cut above the rest, not just facing us, but facing our clients too. His advice is clear, commercial and sophisticated. His advocacy is strong and a pleasure to witness.

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Michael Ashcroft
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Michael Ashcroft
3
Band 3

Michael Ashcroft KC is a knowledgeable silk highlighted for his courtroom advocacy. He is skilled in matters involving complex issues, such as contractual disputes and project delays. He has particular strength in oil and gas disputes.

Michael’s attention to detail and methodical control of disputes is very effective. He has a fine track record at court and is easy to work with.

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Wendy J Miles
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Wendy J Miles
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Band 4

Wendy Miles KC specialises in international disputes concerning the transaction and operation of oil and gas, mining and renewable assets.

Wendy Miles is very good. She comes into hearings very well prepared.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Energy & Natural Resources
Duncan Matthews KC
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Duncan Matthews KC
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Band 1
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David Lewis KC
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David Lewis KC
3
Band 3
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Michael Ashcroft KC
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Michael Ashcroft KC
3
Band 3
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Wendy J Miles KC
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Wendy J Miles KC
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Band 4
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