Energy & Natural Resources

Alexander Gunning KC is well regarded by peers and solicitors for his effective style of advocacy. He has been involved in a range of energy infrastructure cases, and has acted for contractors in disputes concerning the mining, drilling and transportation of natural resources. Gunning frequently represents clients from Central Asia and China.

"His knowledge, delivery and accessibility are first-class."

"Alexander Gunning commands the whole proceeding. He knows his cases back to front."

"Alexander Gunning is a brilliant advocate and he is very good on the detail."

Daniel Toledano KC is widely respected as an established and robust silk, and he exhibits a winning manner in the courtroom and with clients. He is known for his sharp analytical skills and strong sense of commitment, both of which he demonstrates when representing large industry bodies in a broad range of commercial disputes involving complex contractual and regulatory issues. Toledano has a particular aptitude for handling North Sea oil and gas disputes.

"Daniel Toledano is super bright. You can present him with a vast amount of information and he will get through it."

"Daniel is an exceptional advocate who has the ability to charm a tribunal."

John McCaughran KC is an outstanding advocate with a widely acknowledged and thoroughgoing sector specialism. He is an experienced litigator and arbitrator with great expertise both domestically and internationally, and is admitted to the Bar in the BVI and Cayman Islands. His clear focus is the oil and gas industry, and he acts for a range of major energy and utilities players in the upstream and midstream markets. McCaughran has an in-depth knowledge of the workings of a number of institutions, including the LCIA, the SCC and UNCITRAL.

"John McCaughran is clear in his advice and a very good advocate. He has a very measured style which is successful."

"John is an exceptionally talented KC with huge experience in the oil and gas industry."

"John provides smart, strategic legal analysis underlined with commerciality."

Laurence Rabinowitz KC is a dominant presence in the commercial energy arena, with a reputation as a go-to resource for an array of litigation and arbitration matters worldwide. Solicitors turn to him for his ability to take on the cases with the highest stakes, and he deals with contractual disputes surrounding some of the biggest energy deals in the market. His areas of practice range from traditional oil and gas to alternative energy. He is equally comfortable handling both domestic and international disputes.

"Laurence has superb knowledge of law and he is very persuasive."

"Laurence has really deep LNG and oil and gas expertise. He is responsive even when unbelievably busy and incredibly insightful."

"Laurence Rabinowitz is exceptionally hard-working and he sees through things straight away."

Nehali Shah is a highly regarded junior with a strong practice advising clients on all aspects of upstream and downstream oil and gas disputes. She regularly appears in commercial litigation and arbitrations, both domestically and internationally, and a number of her cases focus on the financing aspects of projects.

"Nehali Shah's drafting is on-point and persuasive. She is very strategic in her input."

"Nehali is fearsomely bright."

"Nehali Shah is very clever, very down to earth and also very responsive."

Alain Choo Choy KC is an eminent figure in the energy market who operates both domestically and internationally across a spectrum of commercial energy matters, with a particular focus on cases concerning the financing and ownership of large projects and resources. Key areas of expertise include mining and the upstream oil and gas industry. He frequently appears in both international arbitrations and court hearings, including those before the BVI Commercial Court and Supreme Court of Mauritius.

"Alain Choo Choy is very responsive and lovely to work with."

"Alain is a very good advocate. He spots the key issues and he can summarise them succinctly."

Daniel Hubbard attracts praise for his broad energy sector capabilities. Hubbard is particularly experienced in oil and gas exploration disputes, both in the commercial court and as part of international arbitration proceedings. Beyond upstream matters, he also impresses due to his handling cases relating to gas sales, mining and electricity markets.

"Daniel Hubbard is confident on his feet."

"Daniel has a can-do attitude. He is very user-friendly and responsive."

"Daniel is very good on his feet. He commands the room well."

Emma Jones acts across a broad range of commercial energy matters. She has particular expertise in cases relating to contractual matters, especially those with contract for difference agreements. Jones focuses on acting for clients in court hearings and arbitrations in the oil and gas and alternative energy sectors.

"Emma Jones is a strong barrister who is easy to work with."

Jeffery Onions KC is acclaimed for his undoubted intellect and fierce commitment to complex commercial cases, many of which have a regulatory or environmental angle. He exhibits deep energy sector expertise and acts for heavyweights in the oil and gas industry. His practice spans advisory and advocacy work, and sees him handling both arbitrations and High Court litigation.

"Jeffrey Onions is a real heavyweight of the commercial litigation world."

Michael Watkins is routinely instructed on significant UKCS oil and gas disputes, often on the side of major operators. Watkins is equally at home appearing in the English commercial courts as he is in arbitration proceedings, alongside his busy advisory practice.

"Michael Watkins is very user-friendly and a very hard worker."

"Michael understands the technical issues quickly and he appreciates the commercial side as well."

"Michael is a bright, technical lawyer. He is also very user-friendly."

Niranjan Venkatesan is a highly sought after commercial junior with a burgeoning focus on the oil and gas sector. Venkatesan has appeared for sector clients in the commercial court and arbitration proceedings. He is also adept at acting in high-profile judicial review matters.

"Niranjan's work is truly excellent and his drafting is particularly impressive."

"Niranjan Venkatesan has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law."

"Niranjan has a brain the size of a planet and he has an appetite for crunching through documents."

Sa'ad Hossain KC is a prominent commercial barrister frequently involved in energy issues, including disputes over the rights and responsibilities associated with natural resources and infrastructure. He frequently acts in cases in the oil and gas sector, with downstream utility supply a particular area of strength. His practice also involves advising clients on operating, transportation and capacity agreements, as well as drilling rig and FPSO operations.

"Sa'ad Hossain's advocacy is excellent."

"Sa'ad is very effective and sharp."

"Sa'ad Hossain leaves no stone unturned."

David Wolfson KC is known for his analytical approach to a variety of cases in the energy sector, including those arising from the extraction and supply of gas. His commercial practice frequently sees him appearing in high-profile oil and gas disputes.

"David Wolfson has the ability to really tell a story. He can distil things down to the most simple terms and capture an audience."

"David is a fantastic, client-facing barrister."

"David Wolfson has a good grasp of the commercial realities of a case. He is adept across many different areas."

Laurence Emmett KC is a well-regarded silk who has an impressive repertoire of energy cases, especially in relation to the upstream and downstream oil industries. He earns praise for handling regulatory and commercial cases relating to both traditional and non-traditional sources of energy. His practice spans both domestic and international cases.

"Laurence Emmett has huge depth of experience in the energy market."

"Laurence is a very good team player. He is very thorough."

"Laurence Emmett's advice is impeccable. He is commercial, practical and easy to work with."

"Laurence is very clever indeed. He is great with clients, great on his feet and great on paper too."

Conall Patton KC is a highly regarded silk who is capable of dealing with both the commercial and regulatory aspects of energy work. He has experience in advising and representing clients both in court and in arbitration, and acts for high-ranking developers and facility operators, as well as commodity traders. Patton is equally capable of handling disputes relating to the oil and gas, renewable energy and mining sectors.

"Conall Patton has a razor-sharp brain and he is a good team player."

Michael Fealy KC is a popular choice among solicitors for his extensive experience in oil and gas disputes. He is adept at appearing in English courts and international arbitration settings. Among his clients Fealy can count significant oil and gas majors.

"Michael Fealy is extremely bright but also extremely pragmatic. He can pick good points from bad points very quickly."

"Michael is a measured and sophisticated advocate."

"Michael Fealy is very pragmatic and very good on strategy. You have real confidence he understands the industry."

Orlando Gledhill KC is a respected silk who handles significant cases across a wide range of areas, tackling matters concerning both traditional and non-traditional resources. Gledhill represents engineering contractors, facility operators and utility providers. He is held in high regard for his emissions trading practice.

"The surgical way he approaches a problem and looks for the solution is his greatest strength."

"Orlando Gledhill is completely user-friendly."

Thomas Sharpe KC is an accomplished competition law practitioner with significant experience on the regulatory side of energy work. He represents a range of clients, including utility companies, investment funds and regulatory bodies, providing both advocacy and non-contentious regulatory advice. He is particularly well regarded for his work in the water industry. Sharpe acts for significant market players from across Europe, including German and French clients.

"Tom commands the ear of the judge and produces compelling pleadings in a novel area of law."

"Tom has a deep reservoir of knowledge in the energy sector."

Nicholas Sloboda KC is well regarded by solicitors for his oil and gas experience. His clients include energy companies and mining majors and he acts in oil sale disputes, upstream cases and a range of arbitration matters. He regularly appears before the Commercial Court.

"Nicholas Sloboda is a very sophisticated tactician who is able to identify the weak points in an opponent's case."