Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Ben Holland K&L Gates15 Years Ranked
- Christopher Pugh Freshfields25 Years Ranked
- Craig Tevendale Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP19 Years Ranked
- Holly Stebbing Norton Rose Fulbright4 Years Ranked
- James Baily Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Sullivan KC Debevoise & Plimpton LLP15 Years Ranked
- Mark A Levy KC A&O Shearman14 Years Ranked
- Mark Beeley Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP15 Years Ranked
- Phillip Ashley CMS8 Years Ranked
- Ruth Byrne KC King & Spalding International LLP11 Years Ranked
- Alex Panayides Clifford Chance LLP22 Years Ranked
- Alistair Calvert Bracewell (UK) LLP5 Years Ranked
- Gaëtan Verhoosel KC Three Crowns LLP16 Years Ranked
- John Gilbert Bracewell (UK) LLP7 Years Ranked
- Justin Williams Akin22 Years Ranked
- Louise Woods Vinson & Elkins RLLP5 Years Ranked
- Matthew Saunders Ashurst18 Years Ranked
- Philip Chong Ashurst19 Years Ranked
- Valerie Allan CMS4 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Elizabeth ToutDentons | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years RankedElizabeth Tout possesses vast experience across a broad range of energy-related disputes, including claims involving pricing and operational issues. She is known for her representation of international governments and major oil and gas companies in energy arbitrations and High Court proceedings.
S Ted GreenoQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Senior Statespeople | 29 Years RankedTed Greeno of Quinn Emanuel focuses his practice on oil and gas litigation over production sharing agreements, joint operating agreements and LNG price reviews. He has significant experience representing clients in LCIA arbitrations.
Band 1
1 Constantine Partasides KCThree Crowns LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 1 | 19 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 Tom Sprange KCKing & Spalding International LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedTom Sprange KC of King & Spalding 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.
Band 2
2 Ben HollandK&L Gates | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedBen 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 in investment and competition disputes, as well as cases concerning price reviews.
2 Christopher PughFreshfields | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 25 Years RankedChristopher Pugh focuses his esteemed practice on the energy sector, representing clients in significant arbitration and litigation. He has considerable experience representing oil and gas majors in domestic and international disputes.
2 Craig TevendaleHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedCraig 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.2 Holly StebbingNorton Rose Fulbright | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 4 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.
2 James BailyHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJames 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.2 Jeffrey Sullivan KCDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedJeffrey Sullivan KC of Debevoise & Plimpston is a respected energy disputes lawyer with strong experience of handling claims in both the oil and gas and renewables sectors. He is highly adept at assisting with Energy Charter Treaty claims and the annulment of intra-EU investment treaties.
2 Mark A Levy KCA&O Shearman | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 14 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 Mark BeeleyOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedMark Beeley is experienced in handling both litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to issues with 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.
2 Phillip AshleyCMS | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 8 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 conventional power assets.
2 Ruth Byrne KCKing & Spalding International LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 2 | 11 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.
Band 3
3 Alex PanayidesClifford Chance LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 22 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 Alistair CalvertBracewell (UK) LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 5 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.3 Gaëtan Verhoosel KCThree Crowns LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 16 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 John GilbertBracewell (UK) LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 7 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 WilliamsAkin | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedJustin Williams is regularly instructed by international clients to provide representation in significant litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the oil and gas sector.
3 Louise WoodsVinson & Elkins RLLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedLouise Woods' practice focuses tightly on the oil and gas sector, where she leads on a range of disputes including those arising from corporate transactions and upstream exploration contracts.
3 Matthew SaundersAshurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedMatthew Saunders focuses on disputes within the oil, gas and renewables sectors, such as advising on arbitrations over breach of agreements and price reviews, with claims covering common and civil law. He acts for a variety of clients that include international energy businesses, financial institutions and sovereign and federal governments.
3 Philip ChongAshurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 19 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.
3 Valerie AllanCMS | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Band 3 | 4 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 claims for delay and disruption.
Up and Coming
U Myfanwy WoodAshurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMyfanwy Wood is a dispute resolution practitioner with particular expertise in arbitration concerning energy and natural resources. She has notable experience advising African-based clients on matters in this area.