LAWYER PROFILE

Ben Sulaiman

UK 2026

Hogan Lovells

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

UK-wide

9 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Ben is the global head of our Oil, Gas & LNG group and is a member of the Infrastructure, Energy, Resources, and Projects (IERP) practice in London. He is a go-to expert in the sector and operates both in the UK and internationally on projects, transactions and regulatory matters.

Ben regularly advises energy companies, investors and governments on upstream projects, gas sales and transportation, LNG projects, oil & gas M&A, financing arrangements and energy trading.

Ben leads the firm's work advising the BP and SOCAR led consortium on all aspects of the US$45bn Shah Deniz 2 gas project and 3,500km Southern Gas Corridor, one of the largest and most complex oil & gas projects of recent years.

Professional Memberships

Committee Member of IBA's UK Energy Lawyers' Group

Association of International Petroleum Negotiators

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ben Sulaiman represents clients in cross-jurisdictional project development and asset acquisition matters in the upstream oil and gas sector. He heads the oil, gas and LNG practice globally and is recognised for his expert handling of matters in Africa and CIS countries.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ben is consistently a top performer and delivers high-quality advice in an efficient manner.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is a very curious individual, enabling him to be aware of all cultures and empathise with all clients. Clients love him thanks to his very positive personality.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is an expert in oil and gas law and always provides sound, thorough advice.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben has great knowledge of the project and a highly efficient and reliable service.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession