Energy & Natural Resources

Chantal-Aimée Doerries KC is head of Atkin Chambers and has a widely respected energy practice with a significant international element, spanning both traditional and non-traditional resources. She regularly undertakes construction and professional negligence work and is frequently instructed in arbitrations. Her work often impacts globally significant and highly complex oil and gas projects.

"Chantal is exceptionally intelligent, incisive, commercially and strategically savvy and an outstanding advocate."

David Streatfeild-James KC has earned a strong reputation among peers and clients for his formidable intellect and ability to handle technically complex matters. He frequently leads cases involving overseas as well as domestic parties, and represents a wide range of energy clients both in litigation and in arbitration. His expertise is centred on providing advice on cases relating to LNG and power plant projects.

"David Streatfeild-James has an amazing mind. He sees things others do not see."

"David has a very good mastery of technical details."

Fiona Parkin KC displays a noted mastery of detail in technically complex disputes. Her broad caseload sees her handling matters relating to the construction of oil rigs and wind farms and the commercial supply of electricity. She also has a strong PFI/PPP practice, advising industry clients on contractual issues.

"Fiona is an excellent KC. She is great fun to work with as well as being a true grafter who will deliver."

Lauren Adams is increasingly sought after for complex disputes concerning traditional and renewable energy projects, particularly those involving construction and professional negligence-related claims.

"Lauren Adams is quick to get on top of the detail. She stands her ground and at the same time she is flexible and adaptable."

"Lauren is great with clients and she is scarily bright."

Samar Abbas Kazmi impresses due to his skilful handling of construction and commercial disputes in the energy sector. His practice spans renewables and oil and gas disputes, however he is particularly notable for his understanding of energy from waste technologies.

"Samar is really responsive, he takes the initiative and has a good understanding of the detail."

"Samar's guidance and advice is very helpful and clear."

"Samar is the first person I would try to get involved if I had a very complex fact-heavy engineering dispute, because he is super-bright and incredibly hard-working."

Stephen Dennison KC is well known for his ability to get on top of the details of a matter and his success in establishing a positive relationship with clients. He offers a broad spectrum of expertise and is effective in cases concerning engineering and infrastructure projects, ranging from oil and gas facilities to renewables, such as waste-to-energy plants.

"Stephen Dennison is highly experienced and exceptionally good with clients."

Stuart Catchpole KC is a well-respected silk who wins praise for his effective advocacy and his knowledge of the energy sector. He specialises in construction and design disputes concerning various facilities, including power plants and transport infrastructure. Catchpole frequently represents clients in international arbitrations, and has acted in cases relating to some of the biggest mining and drilling projects worldwide.

"Stuart is incredibly thorough and has a huge amount of knowledge."

"Stuart Catchpole is a formidable cross-examiner."

Andrew White KC is acclaimed for his diligence and deep experience handling matters in the energy sector, particularly those relating to the exploration and production of oil and gas. He has additional strength in claims of breach of contract, including those concerning conventional power projects.

"Andrew White is very knowledgeable."

Manus McMullan KC is a highly impressive advocate. His work in the energy sector centres on construction and engineering disputes, including cases relating to power station facilities and large-scale transport infrastructure. He has experience acting for clients in delay and quantum disputes.

"Manus McMullan has an exceptional ability to master multiple complex issues and weave them together to present a compelling argument, presented masterfully."

Nicholas Dennys KC is a well-regarded construction, professional negligence and insurance expert who regularly handles energy-related cases. His caseload in the sector centres on contractual disputes between players in large civil and non-civil engineering projects, including those relating to mining, hydro facilities and electrical cabling. His frequent appointment as an arbitrator in institutional and ad hoc arbitrations provides him with additional insight into the best way to handle disputes.

"Nicholas Dennys is very approachable."

Steven Walker KC is popular with instructing solicitors, and he has a solid practice that is focused on contractual disputes concerning the construction of renewable power facilities, especially waste-to-energy plants. He acts for both developers and contractors, and frequently appears in adjudications, as well as proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court.

"Steven is extremely responsive and we have no hesitations putting him in front of clients."

Christopher Lewis KC continues to offer high-quality representation of clients in commercial energy disputes. He is frequently used for significant international arbitration matters and has a noticeable bent towards issues arising from the construction of power and oil facilities.

"Christopher Lewis is very strong on analysis and complex issues."

"Christopher Lewis is very familiar with the energy sector and the sector-specific issues."

"Christopher is very strong on analysis and complex issues."

James Howells KC is recommended for his impressive technical expertise and diligence in cases. He handles a range of disputes, including those relating to defect and damages and alleged wrongful terminations arising from power and oil and gas projects. He is equally at home representing his clients in the domestic courts or in claims seated in other jurisdictions.

"James is very good on the technical side."

Mark Chennells KC is an experienced practitioner who enjoys a growing reputation among peers and clients. He acts in a variety of high-value energy disputes, many of which have a construction slant, and is regularly instructed in cases involving oil field development and operation, as well as offshore wind farm construction. Chennells frequently appears in the Technology and Construction Court and the Supreme Court, and routinely handles international arbitrations.

"Mark Chennells is a good advocate. He is not overly aggressive; he knows the detail and he uses the detail."

"Mark's cross-examination is very good and he is good at driving the team."

"Mark has an excellent client manner. Clients enjoy working with him for his clear advice, guidance and down-to-earth style."

Rupert Choat KC is a highly thought-of barrister for construction matters who frequently appears in energy disputes. He has appeared in both court hearings and international arbitrations relating to the full gamut of energy cases, notably handling disputes involving offshore wind farms and drilling rigs.

"Rupert is an absolute workaholic. He gets into the detail, leaves no stone unturned which then shows in his advocacy. He wipes the floor with the lesser prepared."

"Rupert Choat is an incredibly strong advocate who always thinks outside the box."