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Christopher Peponis

Christopher Peponis

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects: LNG

USA

4 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Chris Peponis represents sponsors and developers at various stages of energy and infrastructure project development, with a particular focus on energy transition, decarbonization, gas, and renewable energy projects.

Chris advises clients on project development and transactions across the energy and infrastructure sectors, including:

- Liquefied natural gas (LNG), including small-scale LNG

- Gas-to-power

- Gas pipelines

- Biodiesel

- Petrochemicals

- Natural gas liquids (NGLs)

- Hydrogen

- Renewable power generation

- Shipping

He leverages extensive global LNG and maritime experience and a background in chemical engineering to help clients navigate greenfield and brownfield LNG liquefaction projects, floating liquefaction, and onshore and offshore (floating storage unit (FSU) and floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU)) regasification terminals.

Before joining Latham, Chris worked as a catalytic cracking and hydrofluoric acid alkylation process engineer, commodity trader, and in-house counsel for Shell, in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the US.

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Projects: LNG - USA

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Christopher Peponis is noted for his capabilities in the financing of energy projects, with a particular expertise in LNG assets.

Strengths

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  • Chris brings real deal experiences to the table and is able to leverage those and help find a solution. He does not sit back, but rather puts solutions forward to resolve roadblocks.

    Projects: LNGChambers Global Guide
  • Chris is impeccable, with ample expertise and is able to handle complex negotiations and deliver high quality contracts on budget and on time.

    Projects: LNGChambers Global Guide
  • Christopher is one of the most intelligent attorneys I've ever worked with. His unique commercial background coupled with legal expertise makes him an exceptional partner in the LNG space.

    Projects: LNGChambers Global Guide

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