LAWYER PROFILE

Adam Blythe

Global 2026

Bracewell (UK) LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

2 years ranked

Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas

Africa-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Bracewell (UK) LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Mr. Blythe focuses on oil and gas and energy-related transactions. He has a depth of experience on mergers and acquisitions, project development, joint ventures, commodity sales and supplies and other commercial arrangements in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. Mr. Blythe has particular experience in African transactions.

Professional Memberships

Association of International Energy Negotiators

Personal

L.P.C., Nottingham Law School, 2005; LLB, University of Nottingham, 2003

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Adam Blythe excels in oil and gas transactions, particularly in African jurisdictions. He routinely advises on the divestment and acquisition of significant upstream assets in markets such as Nigeria and Angola.

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Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Africa-wide

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Adam Blythe is an increasingly visible lawyer whose work has a strong focus on oil and gas. In this regard, he has extensive experience advising on the acquisition of African hydrocarbon assets as well as providing guidance on disputes arising from alleged breaches of commercial agreements in the sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Adam Blythe is very easy to work with. He is technically very good. He's client-focused and commercial.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
He can communicate complex legal points clearly to both the legal and commercial teams. He brings a calm and pragmatic presence to the most complex and time-critical deals.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Adam brings together a rare combination of sophisticated legal expertise, industry knowledge and commercial awareness.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
He is very knowledgeable.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Adam Blythe knows our company well and is very easy to work with.
Projects & Energy: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
Adam is technically very good, client-focused and commercial.
Projects & Energy: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide