Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
UK
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
James Atkin
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
James is widely recognised as a leading energy lawyer, advising clients on transactions in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America.
He has extensive experience advising on the structuring and development of large-scale oil and gas projects, LNG sale arrangements, and energy-related mergers and acquisitions. James also supports clients at the forefront of the energy transition, advising on the structuring of liquid hydrogen and green ammonia projects and product sale arrangements.
James is regularly ranked as a ‘leading individual’ and a ‘recommended individual’ in the main independent legal directories.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - UK
Band 3
Individual Editorial
James Atkin has a wide-ranging oil and gas practice. His practice includes advising on LNG sales arrangements, as well as liquid hydrogen and green ammonia projects.
Strengths
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James is a true international lawyer with substantive experience in multiple jurisdictions. He is an extremely knowledgeable and responsive lawyer.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global GuideJames Atkin has excellent service and deep legal knowledge.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global GuideJames is a first-rate LNG lawyer. He is methodical, thorough and an excellent draftsman.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global GuideJames Atkin is very impressive. He is supportive, responsive and goes the extra mile in terms of client service.
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