International Dispute Resolution Team
John
Gilbert Partner London
John Gilbert resolves disputes in the energy sector through litigation, arbitration, expert determination and mediation. He advises on a broad range of disputes related to oil and gas exploration and production, the construction and operation of pipelines and the downstream sector. John has particular experience representing clients locked in disputes over gas sales agreements, including price reviews and on the operation of take-or-pay provisions. In addition, he has advised on disputes relating to power generation, both conventional and renewables. John is listed as a leading individual for energy disputes in Chambers UK and is described by clients as“ a go-to partner in the UK for energy litigation and has a deep understanding of complexities of the sector”( 2024) and“ very knowledgeable about the offshore oil and gas sector”( 2020). He has been described by The Legal 500 UK as“ a strategic thinker who provides practical advice, with real understanding of the technical and regulatory issues that arise in this context”( 2024) and“ extremely bright and goes to great lengths to ensure his clients get the service they deserve.”( 2022).
Alistair
Calvert Partner London
Alistair Calvert helps clients resolve disputes in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on disputes related to projects in the oil and gas, power, and renewables space. He has acted on disputes relevant to all aspects of projects including procurement, engineering, operational, and financing matters. Alistair’ s practice encompasses high value international arbitration and litigation. He also provides advice on the management of legal risk during pre-action negotiations and specializes in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. He has a track record of engineering successful outcomes for clients. Alistair is described by clients in The Legal 500 UK as“ a standout litigator” who understands“ the legal dimensions of a case, and the commercial and human realities of a case” and in Chambers UK 2023 as“ an excellent energy lawyer”.
Mark Hunting is a qualified solicitor-advocate specialising in internal and external investigations, contentious and non-contentious criminal and regulatory matters and civil litigation. He advises companies and corporate executives on business-related criminal and regulatory matters, including money laundering, bribery and corruption, financial and trade sanctions and export controls, corporate investigations, health and safety, and financial institution trading regulations.
Mark
Hunting Partner London
Robert Meade Partner London
Robert Meade acts on international disputes in the oil and gas exploration, midstream and downstream sectors, as well as disputes related to power( conventional and renewables), infrastructure, construction and international trade. His experience includes representing clients in disputes concerning joint operating agreements, production sharing contracts and construction contracts and on issues arising out of joint ventures and asset acquisitions. Robert has acted on a number of international arbitrations, including under the LCIA and ICC rules, as well as disputes in the English high court. Robert was recognised as a“ Rising Star” in The Legal 500’ s 2019 International Arbitration Powerlist: United Kingdom and described as“ one of the most promising young counsel on the London scene”. The Legal 500 UK described him as a“ standout individual”( 2022) and as“ incredibly good, easy to work with, and very collaborative … hugely responsive, commercially savvy and tactically minded”( 2024). bracewell. com