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James Atkin
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Lawyers profile | UK 2026: Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading, Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
James Atkin
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading

UK-wide

6 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

UK-wide

3 Years Ranked

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Global 2025

About

Provided by James Atkin

UK

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.

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading - UK-wide

3
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

3
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

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James is methodical, thorough and an excellent draftsman. He strikes the right balance between protecting our interests and finding a compromise.

Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

James is a first-rate LNG lawyer. He is methodical, thorough and an excellent draftsman.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

James Atkin has excellent service and deep legal knowledge.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondent
Chambers 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 & Gas respondent
Chambers 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 & Gas respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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