Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes | UK

Elizabeth 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.

Tom 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.

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 in investment and competition disputes, as well as cases concerning price reviews.

Christopher 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.

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 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.

Mark 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.

Phillip 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.

Justin Williams is regularly instructed by international clients to provide representation in significant litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the oil and gas sector.

Louise 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.

Matthew 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.

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.

Valerie 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.

Myfanwy 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.