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James Atkin

Global 2026

Reed Smith LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

3 years ranked

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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 Guide
James Atkin has excellent service and deep legal knowledge.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
James is a first-rate LNG lawyer. He is methodical, thorough and an excellent draftsman.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide
James Atkin is very impressive. He is supportive, responsive and goes the extra mile in terms of client service.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Global Guide

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