Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes | UK

Constantine 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.

Elizabeth 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.

Paula Hodges KC is noted as a market-leading lawyer for international arbitrations in the energy sector. Her core expertise is in disputes involving upstream oil and gas assets in Africa and the Middle East. She is head of the firm's global arbitration practice.

Tom Sprange KC represents clients in commercial and competition-related disputes in the energy arena. He has significant experience in relation to cases involving upstream and midstream oil and gas assets.

Christopher 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.

Craig Tevendale heads the firm's UK arbitration practice. He possesses a broad contentious practice and is well versed in international disputes pertaining to price reviews, supply contracts and ownership issues.

James Baily is a solicitor advocate with a wealth of experience representing oil and gas companies in cross-border disputes. He regularly advises on claims relating to both upstream and midstream assets.

Mark 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.

Ruth 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.

Alex 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.

Audley 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.

Ben Holland of K&L Gates specialises in assisting clients with international oil and gas claims, including those before arbitral institutions and the Commercial Court. He frequently acts on investment and competition disputes, as well as cases concerning price reviews.

Gaëtan 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.

Holly 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.

Jeffrey 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.

John 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.

Justin 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.

Katharine Davies is well regarded for her experience in Commercial Court proceedings, as well as international arbitrations. She regularly represents clients in contractual disputes involving upstream and midstream oil and gas assets.

Mark 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.

Philip 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.

Alistair 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.