Oil & Gas Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
+1.713.815.7300Chambers Review
K&L Gates has a highly experienced litigation practice with a roster of accomplished trial lawyers that counts oil and gas multinationals, producers, marketing companies and pipelines among its client base. Frequently called upon to handle class actions and multidistrict litigation at trial and appellate levels. Possesses considerable strength in disputes arising from drilling and hydraulic fracturing, including calculation and payment of royalties and alleged breach of leases and contracts.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates defended Enterprise Products Partners against claims from several landowners of alleged hydrological impact arising from pipeline construction and operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"K&L Gates is particularly well suited to handle complex and sophisticated issues. They have the knowledge and resources to tackle any matter."
"The strength of K&L Gates lies in their extensive knowledge and deep understanding of litigation. Their combined expertise makes the firm formidable in oil and gas litigation."
"The K&L Gates team is deep and broad. It has attorneys licensed in almost every state, and the firm can handle almost any matter I send its way."
"K&L Gates is particularly well suited to handle complex and sophisticated issues. They have the knowledge and resources to tackle any matter."
"The strength of K&L Gates lies in their extensive knowledge and deep understanding of litigation. Their combined expertise makes the firm formidable in oil and gas litigation."
"The K&L Gates team is deep and broad. It has attorneys licensed in almost every state, and the firm can handle almost any matter I send its way."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Tiblets offers expert representation to multinational oil and gas clients in high-stakes litigation at district and Supreme Court levels. She has considerable experience across a broad array of oil and gas disputes, with particular strengths in royalty class actions.
"Elizabeth Tiblets is very helpful, responsive and practical."
Jeffrey King is a strong choice for multiplaintiff and class action disputes concerning the calculation and payment of royalties as well as breach of contract claims, particularly in the upstream and midstream spaces.
"Jeffrey King is very sharp."
Thomas Ryan earns plaudits for his handling of energy litigation matters including large class actions. Ryan is frequently instructed by clients operating in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays.
"Thomas's dedication to his clients is truly second to none."
"Thomas Ryan takes a practical approach to legal matters and is mindful of potential commercial implications when proposing litigation decisions."
"Thomas is able to get to the core of issues quickly."
Ranked Lawyers at
K&L Gates
USA - Nationwide