We Know Energy ®
Our international dispute resolution team advises on and resolves the full range of contentious issues faced by our energy sector clients throughout the world . We provide focused legal and strategic advice at every stage of the dispute resolution cycle . From advising on contract management and dispute avoidance to presenting our clients ’ cases at full merits hearings , we work with our clients to achieve the best possible result .
“ The team can work under pressure and provide the support needed for its clients . The team has a high attention to detail and they ’ re very meticulous .” – Chambers UK 2024
The team is comprised of leading energy disputes lawyers experienced in all forms of dispute resolution including litigation , international arbitration ( commercial and treaty ), expert determination , adjudication and mediation . We also advise on regulatory investigations , white collar issues and sanctions risk .
Our energy sector focus enables us to maintain market leading experience and in-depth knowledge of the commercial , legal and regulatory challenges faced by our clients so that we can provide the most effective legal solutions .
We resource each matter with lean , partner-led teams , ensuring that our clients are advised cost-effectively by experienced lawyers who understand their business .
Accolades
“ Excellent practice , with a particular specialism in oil & gas and energy matters .” – The Legal 500 UK 2023
“ This is a small , specialist team with real expertise in energy disputes at all stages of such projects .” – The Legal 500 UK 2023
“ Excellent litigation and arbitration practice , with a particular specialism in oil and gas and energy matters .” – The Legal 500 UK 2023
Bracewell has a leading energy practice . We are regularly recognised for our excellence in relation to the work we do for the oil and gas industry by a number of global legal and business publications and organisations .
• Chambers UK recognises Bracewell as a premier energy practice ranking us Band 1 for UK-wide : Energy & Natural Resources : Oil & Gas in Chambers UK 2024 .
• The Legal 500 UK praised Bracewell for its “ strong expertise in the energy sector ,” awarding rankings in Dispute Resolution – Commercial Litigation ; Dispute Resolution – International Arbitration , and in Projects , Energy and Natural Resources – Oil & Gas .
• For the fifth year in a row , The Times has recognised Bracewell ( UK ) LLP as one of the top 20 firms for energy and renewables work in its 2024 list of Best Law Firms .
• In 2018 , our London energy team was named Legal Services Provider of the Year by the Petroleum Economist for the second time .
• In 2017 , The Legal 500 UK recognised our London Energy practice as the Leading Oil and Gas Specialist Firm . For the third year in a row ,
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