Oil & Gas Litigation | USA

Baker Botts L.L.P. has a preeminent oil and gas litigation practice providing expert representation to multinational companies, service companies, shale play independents and investors. Offers enviable strength in high-stakes multidistrict and class action litigation arising from exploration, production and transportation activities, particularly in the context of horizontal drilling. Capable of handling disputes involving leases and royalty payments, as well as alleged breaches of contract, joint operating and joint development agreements.

BakerHostetler LLP offers representation to upstream companies active in all major US oil and gas basins. Particularly noted for expertise pertaining to exploration and production on public lands. Handles lease disputes, joint operating agreement issues and other contract litigation.

Bracewell LLP has a highly regarded oil and gas litigation practice able to handle complex royalty and lease disputes as well as breach of contract litigation. Affords energy companies equally capable representation as both defendants and plaintiffs.

Haynes and Boone, LLP is a respected Texas firm recognized for representing large energy companies in high-stakes litigation. Deftly handles royalty class actions, breach of contract disputes and other contentious issues arising in the exploration and production sector.

Hogan Thompson Schuelke LLP is an impressive boutique handling a range of oil litigation. The team's expertise covers breach of contract, mineral rights, leases and title disputes. The firm is regularly sought out to represent top-tier clients in the sector.

Holland & Knight LLP has a highly regarded litigation team offering extensive expertise in complex litigation arising from exploration and production activities in the upstream oil and gas space. Possesses experience spanning royalty, contract, title and lease disputes involving shale plays. Further strength in a range of contractual matters, including alleged breaches of joint development and joint operating agreements.

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.

Kirkland & Ellis successfully defended EQT Corporation in a class action alleging that EQT’s subsidiary, Rice Drilling, had trespassed on the properties of more than 1,200 landowners in Ohio when it produced natural gas from its properties.

Norton Rose Fulbright represents energy producers, oilfield services providers and refining operators among other well-known clients active across the oil and gas sector. The firm demonstrates significant capabilities in multidistrict class action litigation.

Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP is a Fort Worth-based litigation boutique focused on the oil and gas sector. The firm handles litigation stemming from industry-specific contracts for a range of market participants. The team's expertise includes complex lease, royalty and title disputes.

Vinson & Elkins LLP offers outstanding representation in the most complex and high-stakes litigation in the oil and gas industry, with substantial prowess in multiplaintiff and class action litigation arising from shale play development. A strong choice for clients facing challenging disputes involving joint development, joint operating and surface use agreements. Further strength advising on ownership, royalty payment and lease obligation issues in connection with mineral rights. Capable of representing clients across the life cycle of litigation, including at trial, appellate and Supreme Court levels.

Yetter Coleman LLP deftly handles the full range of disputes affecting companies operating in the upstream space. Provides adroit representation in breach of contract, trespass and royalty disputes. Notable for also counseling energy-sector private equity firms and portfolio companies.

Holland & Hart LLP is well regarded for its work in oil and gas litigation in the Western USA. Its well-resourced team has experience in matters concerning surface and title disputes, royalty litigation and contract disputes, among others.

King & Spalding LLP offers adroit counsel across a range of sophisticated litigation. Often handles large-scale multidistrict class actions. The firm has an impressive client base including multiple large publicly traded oil and gas producers.