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Ben James

Ben James

UK 2026

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Bracewell (UK) LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

UK-wide

11 years ranked

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Mr. James is an energy lawyer with a particular focus on the oil and gas sector. He advises clients on the development, sale, purchase and financing of oil and gas assets across the value chain, from wellhead to market. Mr. James has particular experience in relation to African transactions, having advised on deals in more than 25 jurisdictions across the continent.

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Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales; Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, Legal Practice Course, 2002; University of Cambridge, B.A., Honours in Law, 2001; University of Poitiers, France, Legal Diploma, 2000

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK-wide

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Ben James operates an impressive international corporate practice advising oil and gas sector clients on the acquisition and sale of significant upstream and midstream assets. He has particular experience in Africa and the Middle East.
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Strengths

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  • He is robust in dealing with large counterparties and securing important protection measures, while pragmatic in navigating clients through legal and commercial issues to reach the right compromise.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Ben knows the market very well and brings invaluable insights into the negotiating styles and sensibilities of the counterparties. He is very commercially focused, and highly skilled in negotiations.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Ben is unflappable. I trust his judgement.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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