LAWYER PROFILE

James Atkin

UK 2026

Reed Smith LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading

UK-wide

6 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Reed Smith LLP

Practice Areas

James is widely recognised as a leading energy lawyer. He focuses his practice on advising companies in the energy and infrastructure sector with their international energy investments.

James advises clients on transactions in Asia, Australia, 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.

Personal

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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Atkin is noted for his expertise in energy trading matters. He acts for an impressive roster of clients in the oil and gas sector and frequently advises on trading agreements.

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

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 methodical, thorough and an excellent draftsman. He strikes the right balance between protecting our interests and finding a compromise.
Commodities: Derivatives & Energy TradingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is a first-rate LNG lawyer. He is methodical, thorough and an excellent draftsman.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Atkin has excellent service and deep legal knowledge.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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 Guide to the Legal Profession
James Atkin is very impressive. He is supportive, responsive and goes the extra mile in terms of client service.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Guide to the Legal Profession