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Steven C Sparling

Steven C Sparling

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Steven Sparling is a Practice Area Leader – Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources and a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C., and Houston offices. He has a comprehensive understanding of the global renewable fuel, LNG, and oil industries—legal, operational, and commercial. He has represented clients in connection with the strategic assessment, project development, and optimization of over 50 projects in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Prior to practicing law, Steven served as an officer in the US Navy aboard the USS Barry (DDG 52).

In addition, he works proactively to advise on offshore wind projects, charterparties, marine operations, marine services agreements, tug services agreements, risk management and liability issues, safety and oil spill preparedness, as well as compliance matters involving Jones Act requirements.

His clients include national oil companies, international oil companies, oil and gas marketers, utilities, multinational power companies, financial institutions, project developers, project operators, and shipping companies

Professional Memberships

Bar of District of Columbia

Bar of New York

Bar of Texas

Member, Association of International Energy Negotiators

Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers

Education

George Mason University School of Law

J.D. (magna cum laude)

2000

University of Pennsylvania

B,A.

1990

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Projects: LNG - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Steven Sparling of K&L Gates routinely handles project development matters in the LNG space and has experience representing a range of industry participants.

Offshore Energy - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Steven Sparling advises offshore energy sector clients on a host of maritime and environmental matters across contracting, compliance and preparedness. He represents project developers and operators, oil & gas companies and shipping operators.

Strengths

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  • Steven provided clear and proactive guidance.

    Projects: LNGChambers Guide to the USA
  • Steven has the ability to anticipate client needs, adapt to evolving circumstances and provide clear guidance under tight deadlines.

    Projects: LNGChambers Guide to the USA
  • Steven always provides excellent, competent and practical service. He has a great depth of marine knowledge.

    Offshore EnergyChambers Guide to the USA

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