Energy & Natural Resources

Essex Court Chambers is a heavyweight set which draws upon particular strengths in international arbitration and commercial disputes to represent clients in a range of energy matters. Members are renowned for their strong international practices and are adept at handling cases relating to oil and gas pricing, climate change, insurance matters and construction problems. An interviewee says: "Essex is first rate."

"The clerks just get it. They genuinely give good options, are very responsive and very strong in terms of energy expertise."

"The clerks have good turnaround time and are courteous."

Joe Ferrigno is senior clerk and Ben Perry is deputy senior clerk.

Claire Blanchard KC
Claire Blanchard KC is a strong commercial litigator and arbitrator who is very much at home handling energy cases. She is known by market sources for her impressive courtroom demeanour and pronounced insurance expertise. "Claire Blanchard is very practical, extremely bright and forthright in her views."

David Mildon KC
David Mildon KC is experienced at handling an array of energy matters and offering a strong overseas practice. Mildon is an expert in oil and gas, electricity and renewables issues; he is also noted for his work on cases concerning the Climate Change Levy and carbon trading. Acknowledged for his intellectual capacity, he has a particular interest in cases requiring in-depth economic analysis. "He is able to deliver effective and helpful legal advice and work well with instructing solicitors." "He's impressive."

Graham Dunning KC
Graham Dunning KC is a silk with a strong reputation for shipping litigation, also advising clients on a range of commercial energy disputes. In particular, he is focused on the oil and gas sector and frequently appears in arbitrations at the ICC and LCIA. "The quality of his advice is outstanding." "He's a very strong courtroom advocate."

Siddharth Dhar KC
Siddharth Dhar KC is a respected barrister with wide-ranging commercial expertise who has experience in significant energy cases in both a courtroom and arbitration context. He is often instructed to act as lead advocate in large arbitrations and in appeals. "He's great." "Sid has an impressive ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in an extremely succinct, coherent and commercial matter."