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 has over 15 years’ experience acting on international arbitrations and conducts his own advocacy. 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“ pragmatic and hands on” and as“ a standout litigator.” Alistair is ranked by Chambers and Partners.
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 advises on disputes relating to power generation, both conventional and renewables, including the construction of power projects.
John
Gilbert Partner London
John has also represented clients in issues related to business and human rights, compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws and on conducting incident investigations. For six years, John previously served as in-house counsel in the dispute resolution team of an oil and gas supermajor.
John is described in The Legal 500 2020 as“ Very bright and hardworking, and with exceptional knowledge of the energy industry.” He is recognized as a Leading Individual for Energy and Natural Resources Disputes in Chambers and Partners, where he is described as“ an extremely smooth lawyer who is nice to work with.”
Oliver
Irwin Partner London
Oliver Irwin is identified by IFLR1000 as a“ Rising Star” every year since 2013 and he has been ranked in Chambers and Partners each year since 2012, where clients report that He is considered“ truly outstanding” and highlight his“ knowledge of debt financing” and“ drive to get the deal done.” In the 2021 edition of Chambers UK clients comment,“ His technical ability, precision and accuracy of his work combined with his responsiveness makes him a very good lawyer.” They also note” He is very pragmatic, very thorough and commercial.” Oliver is also ranked as a“ Next Generation Partner” for“ Projects, Energy & Natural Resources: Infrastructure” in The Legal 500 United Kingdom( 2018-2022) and was nominated by in-house counsel and peers to appear in Euromoneyʼs 2015, 2016 and 2017“ Rising Stars” Expert Guides. Oliver was recognized by Law360 as a 2019 MVP for Project Finance and serves on Law360’ s Project Finance Editorial Advisory Board( 2020-2021). bracewell. com