Energy & Natural Resources

Edward Ho is widely regarded as an impressive performer in international arbitration and commercial disputes, with considerable expertise in the energy sector. He has a strong track record handling high-value disputes arising from mining operations, particularly in Africa and Central Asia.

"Edward Ho is a fantastic cross-examiner. He delves into the detail and he is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with an expert on said detail."

"Edward Ho is phenomenal. He is just so well prepared."

"Edward Ho is an amazing lawyer. He is very smart and he has great advocacy skills."

Helen Davies KC has a strong focus on the energy sector and is very highly reputed for her advocacy skills. Her practice takes in various issues ranging from resource exploitation to utility supply, and she does a lot of work relating to the oil and gas industry. Her broad experience covers disputes involving oil and gas fields in the North Sea, Azerbaijan and Africa.

"Helen is a superb advocate, one of the best I have ever worked with."

"Helen Davies is very to-the-point in her writing and she is brave as an advocate."

"Helen Davies is very collegiate. She is a great advocate and a great team player."

Mark Howard KC cuts a commanding figure at the Commercial Bar and has an excellent reputation in the energy sector. His energy work generally consists of very high-value commercial disputes, and he is noted for his formidable cross-examination in court.

"Mark is excellent at cutting through all the noise to get to the heart of the matter. He has an admirable ability to make the most fiendishly complex seem very simple."

"Mark Howard is the standout advocate of his generation."

"Mark is an incredibly strategic thinker and an incredibly powerful advocate."

Joanne Box is a highly rated junior on commercial litigation and arbitrations. She has an impressive track record in the oil and gas sector and can act on the full range of disputes, from upstream to downstream.

"Joanne Box is measured and very direct."

"Joanne Box is really good with clients and you can completely rely on her intellectual ability."

"Joanne is good at overall strategy and dealing with complex factual settings."

Daniel Jowell KC is a well-regarded silk who is known for his commercial, competition and energy work. He has a healthy practice that focuses on cases concerned with domestic energy and utility supply markets. Jowell frequently advises clients with regard to regulatory judicial reviews and in arbitrations in the LCIA.

"Daniel Jowell is super in court. He presents in an attractive and persuasive manner."

"Daniel is experienced across the run of energy regulatory work and straight energy work."

"Daniel is a silk that gets right to the heart of the matter. He keeps things simple and it results in things being solved quickly."

Vernon Flynn KC is a respected silk with a broad commercial practice who represents clients in a vast array of energy-related disputes, principally those relating to electricity and oil and gas. His practice frequently sees him advising clients in cross-jurisdictional cases, both at trial and on appeal, and he is also regularly involved in arbitrations at UNCITRAL and the LCIA.

"Vernon is outstandingly clever and he brings gravitas to the table."

"Vernon Flynn is thoughtful and creative."

Fionn Pilbrow KC is a familiar presence at the Energy Bar. He regularly handles high-value disputes concerning joint venture terms, mining licences and product quality, among other issues. He is particularly noted for his expertise in matters involving detailed technical evidence. Pilbrow has considerable experience acting in high-value fraud cases for energy industry clients. His experience covers arbitrations in the ICC, UNCITRAL and the LCIA, as well as cases before the Commercial Court, the Technology and Construction Court and the Administrative Court.

"Fionn is a good oral advocate. He is very good in reply and thinking on his feet."

"Fionn Pilbrow's advice is always very practical. He is mindful of balancing risk."

"Fionn Pilbrow is technical, responsive and very commercial."

Michael Bools KC is a respected silk with experience of oil and gas exploration disputes, acting both for and against government bodies of various nations. He is also adept in cases pertaining to renewables. Bools is frequently instructed by major oil companies in Commercial Court proceedings.

"Michael Bools is really user-friendly and a really good advocate."

"Michael is an excellent advocate."

Richard Eschwege KC attracts significant praise from solicitors and barristers alike. He handles a substantial caseload of disputes in the oil and gas industry and has multi-jurisdictional expertise. He is noted for his capacity to handle disputes concerning oil and gas production in the North Sea.

"Richard is extremely quick and very experienced in long trials."

"Richard Eschwege is extremely bright."

"Richard's work is brilliant. He is efficient."

Simon Birt KC is noted for his commercial practice and his representation of oil companies in a wide variety of cases, including North Sea disputes.

"Simon has an excellent legal brain and he works immensely hard."

"Simon Birt is really on top of the detail."

Stephen Midwinter KC is particularly adept at handling cases related to the oil and gas industries. He regularly appears in arbitrations and has experience in the Commercial Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

"Stephen Midwinter cuts straight to the chase and his cross-examination skills are great."

Gerard Rothschild is widely reputed as a rising star in energy regulation. He regularly appears before the CMA, Ofgem and the High Court on behalf of energy companies and regulators in high-profile disputes and appeals.

"Gerard Rothschild is probably the finest draughtsman in energy regulatory law."