Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes | Global
UK
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
- Constantine Partasides KC Three Crowns LLP18 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Tout Dentons16 Years Ranked
Tom Sprange King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked- Paula Hodges KCHerbert Smith Freehills
- Ted GreenoQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 2
Christopher Pugh Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer22 Years Ranked
Mark A Levy KC Allen & Overy LLP5 Years Ranked- Phillip Ashley CMS5 Years Ranked
Ruth Byrne KC King & Spalding International LLP5 Years Ranked- Craig TevendaleHerbert Smith Freehills
- James BailyHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 3
- Alex Panayides Clifford Chance LLP6 Years Ranked
Audley Sheppard KC Clifford Chance LLP23 Years Ranked- Gaëtan Verhoosel KC Three Crowns LLP15 Years Ranked
- Holly Stebbing Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Sullivan KC Debevoise & Plimpton LLP9 Years Ranked
John Gilbert Bracewell (UK) LLP1 Years Ranked
Justin Williams Akin13 Years Ranked- Mark Beeley Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP11 Years Ranked
Philip Chong Ashurst5 Years Ranked- Valerie Allan CMS1 Years Ranked
- Jeremy FarrK&L Gates
- Katherine DaviesPinsent Masons
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Constantine Partasides KCThree Crowns LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedConstantine Partasides KC of Three Crowns is held in high regard for his experience representing oil and gas companies in arbitration proceedings. He frequently assists with investment treaty claims against sovereign states, as well as disputes concerning gas purchase and production sharing agreements.1 Elizabeth ToutDentons | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedElizabeth Tout possesses vast experience across a broad range of energy-related disputes, including claims involving pricing and operational issues. She frequently represents international governments and major oil and gas companies in energy arbitrations and High Court proceedings. She is head of the firm's international arbitration practice in the UK.1 Tom Sprange
King & Spalding LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked- Paula Hodges KCHerbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 1
- Ted GreenoQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Christopher Pugh
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedChristopher Pugh focuses his esteemed practice on the energy sector, representing clients in significant arbitration and litigation matters. He has considerable experience representing oil and gas majors in domestic and international disputes.2 Mark A Levy KC
Allen & Overy LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMark Levy KC heads the global international arbitration group and routinely acts for international energy companies in complex arbitration proceedings. He is particularly adept at handling disputes pertaining to gas pricing and other contentious LNG issues.2 Phillip Ashley
CMS | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedPhillip Ashley is regularly instructed by high-profile energy clients for representation in disputes pertaining to pricing structure, design defects, supply agreements and delay costs, among other issues. He has extensive experience of ICC and LCIA arbitrations, as well as court proceedings, concerning both oil and gas and conventional power assets.2 Ruth Byrne KCKing & Spalding International LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedRuth Byrne KC is highly adept at handling complex commercial and investment disputes in the energy space. She has notable experience handling disputes arising from supply and distribution contracts for oil and gas clients.- Craig TevendaleHerbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 2
- James BailyHerbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Alex Panayides
Clifford Chance LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedAlex Panayides has a strong practice handling arbitrations and other contentious matters for leading energy sector clients, including oil and gas majors. He is frequently involved in disputes involving assets in Africa and the Middle East.3 Audley Sheppard KCClifford Chance LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedAudley Sheppard KC is a consultant in the firm's international arbitration practice and possesses a wealth of experience in energy and infrastructure disputes. He frequently advises on claims arising out of investments in energy companies.3 Gaëtan Verhoosel KCThree Crowns LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedGaëtan Verhoosel KC of Three Crowns represents oil and gas majors and utility companies in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He has experience in disputes concerning various issues, including construction contract termination and LNG price reviews.3 Holly Stebbing
Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedHolly Stebbing is a commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyer based in London. She is regularly sought after by suppliers and utilities and has notable experience assisting with decommissioning-related disputes and M&A risk.3 Jeffrey Sullivan KC
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedJeffrey Sullivan KC is a respected energy disputes lawyer with strong experience of handling claims in both the oil and gas and renewables sector. He is highly adept at assisting with Energy Charter Treaty claims and the annulment of intra-EU investment treaties.3 John Gilbert
Bracewell (UK) LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedJohn Gilbert is respected for his adroit handling of contentious oil and gas matters, including disputes pertaining to payment issues and joint venture operations. He is also noted for his expertise in claims concerning renewable energy assets.3 Justin Williams
Akin | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJustin Williams serves as head of the firm's international disputes practice. He is regularly instructed by international clients to provide representation in significant litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the oil and gas sector.3 Mark Beeley
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMark Beeley is experienced in handling both litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to issues with oil and gas and conventional power assets. He regularly represents clients in cases across a range of jurisdictions concerning matters such as profit allocation, warranty breaches and construction issues.3 Philip ChongAshurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedPhilip Chong regularly handles international arbitrations conducted under the rules of various arbitral bodies including the LCIA and SCC. He principally assists oil and gas companies with disputes concerning a range of issues, including supply agreements and governance arrangements in joint ventures. He is the Europe head of international arbitration.3 Valerie AllanCMS | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedValerie Allan is a partner in the firm's oil and gas team, based in Aberdeen. She specialises in energy disputes, including contract termination and delay and disruption claims.
Up and Coming
U Alistair CalvertBracewell (UK) LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAlistair Calvert is an energy disputes lawyer with significant experience in litigation, mediations and international arbitrations. He primarily handles contentious matters in the upstream oil and gas space, with a particular focus on claims involving assets in Africa.