Energy & Natural Resources
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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Twenty Essex has a group of highly esteemed litigators and arbitrators with a notable energy focus. Members are equipped to handle the full range of oil and gas and mining-related matters, including upstream, midstream and downstream work, construction disputes and corporate issues. The barristers here are frequently active in high-profile international disputes, including those in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. An interviewee states: "Twenty Essex is diligent, thorough and its quality of work was outstanding." Members can claim to hold expertise in the intersection of shipping law and LNG, illustrated by recent cases like ENGIE Energy Marketing v BW LNG II Pte Ltd alongside broad climate change related capability with roles such as advising the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Twenty Essex's clerks are lovely. They are very helpful, very knowledgeable and get the right barrister on the right case."
"Practice director Christopher Theobald is very good and amenable."
"The clerks are very responsive and diligent."
"Twenty Essex's clerks are lovely. They are very helpful, very knowledgeable and get the right barrister on the right case."
"Practice director Christopher Theobald is very good and amenable."
"The clerks are very responsive and diligent."
Notable Practitioners
Duncan Matthews KC is a highly experienced practitioner in the energy sector, with a focus on international disputes across the full range of upstream, midstream and downstream oil work. His practice covers large-scale, high-profile litigation and arbitration, and he regularly tackles cases with civil fraud aspects, as well as highly technical considerations. He has specific expertise in relation to disputes concerning onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling, as well as the carriage of goods and commodities in the energy sector.
"Duncan Matthews is fantastically hard-working and a brilliant advocate. In cross-examination, you do not want to face him."
David Lewis KC is a well-reputed silk with significant experience as both an advocate and adviser in oil and gas disputes. He has expertise in relation to various joint venture agreements and production sharing contracts. His practice includes contractual disputes relating to the transportation of oil and LNG, as well as mining claims.
"David is very easy to deal with and he has a great manner with clients."
"David's delivery is incredibly comprehensive. He has a very persuasive manner."
"David provides very swift responses with a brevity and form that is easy to pass on to clients who want things short and unequivocal."
"David Lewis is an extremely astute tactician and a fantastic strategic thinker."
Michael Ashcroft KC is a knowledgeable silk highlighted for his courtroom advocacy. He is skilled in matters involving complex issues, such as contractual disputes and project delays. He has particular strength in oil and gas disputes.
"Michael's writing is very persuasive."
Wendy Miles KC specialises in international disputes concerning the transaction and operation of oil and gas, mining and renewable assets.
"Wendy advocates perfectly."
"Wendy always looks for really smart solutions to get things done."
Ranked Barristers at
Twenty Essex
Silks (KC)
London (Bar)