Energy & Natural Resources (Bar) | Global

Clients in the energy sector benefit from 3 Verulam Buildings' recognised strength within investor treaty and commercial international arbitration matters. Members are instructed on an impressively broad spectrum of energy disputes arising from upstream and downstream oil and gas, mining, renewables, nuclear and conventional power. The Gerald Metals LLC v China National Gold Group is a noteworthy recent example of the sort of high-level arbitrations the set's barristers routinely appear in. One interviewee commented that the set has "excellent barristers who are very user-friendly and down to earth."

Stuart Pullum leads the clerking team.

Twenty Essex has a group of highly esteemed litigators and arbitrators with a notable energy focus. Members are equipped to handle the full range of oil and gas and mining-related matters, including upstream, midstream and downstream work, construction disputes and corporate issues. The barristers here are frequently active in high-profile international disputes, including those in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Members can claim to hold expertise in the intersection of shipping law and LNG. Interviewees praise the set for its 'high-calibre barristers with good experience of international arbitration." Another adds that it has "excellent breadth of knowledge across the industry."

Anthony Carroll is practice director.