Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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+44 20 7551 7500Chambers Review
King & Spalding has a respected oil and gas team based in London as part of an extensive international network. The team is well versed in a range of corporate and commercial matters, as well as project development. The firm also possesses an experienced oil and gas litigation and international arbitration team. The firm is further capable of handling large-scale LNG projects in both Europe and Africa, including export and import projects.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding represented Prime Energy in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines regarding the allocation of petroleum revenues.
Strengths
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"All of King & Spalding's work is really outstanding. The team is responsive, quick and to the point."
"The firm is very coordinated and works well with clients."
"The firm has a very deep bench of experts and knowledgeable lawyers."
"King & Spalding has a good team of experienced, hard-working people at both partner and associate levels."
"All of King & Spalding's work is really outstanding. The team is responsive, quick and to the point."
"The firm is very coordinated and works well with clients."
"The firm has a very deep bench of experts and knowledgeable lawyers."
"King & Spalding has a good team of experienced, hard-working people at both partner and associate levels."
Notable Practitioners
Ruth 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.
"Ruth Byrne is an exceptional solicitor. Her attention to detail and strong memory are impeccable."
"She's a very strong advocate and arbitration lawyer."
Martin Hunt is noted for his breadth of upstream oil and gas sector expertise. He often advises clients on M&A, financings and joint venture agreements.
"Martin gives truly remarkable support and advice on virtually any matter."
"He is so meticulous and super efficient. He is no doubt an excellent lawyer."