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Energy Disputes lawyers

International energy companies operate in a complex and challenging environment. Investments in the energy sector are often high-value, high-risk transactions involving projects that rely on cutting edge technology. In addition to the technical challenges in this heavily regulated industry, the progressive development of reserves and infrastructure around the globe, and the need for ongoing geographic diversification, have exposed energy companies to increased legal and political risk. In such an environment, despite best business practices, disputes may be unavoidable.

When disputes occur, energy companies expect their lawyers to be true specialists that understand the industry. The Energy Disputes Team focuses entirely on advising and representing clients in the energy sector. Their experience covers all forms of dispute resolution, including international arbitration (both commercial and investor-state), litigation (either of the underlying dispute or in support of arbitral proceedings), expert determination, adjudication and mediation.

CMS is consistently ranked in the Global Arbitration Review ‘GAR30’ of the world’s busiest international arbitration practices and ranked by Legal Week in 2015 in the top 10 litigation firms by revenue. The Energy Disputes Team has a recognised expertise and track record in high value and complex international arbitration and litigation in the energy sector.

As trusted advisers to numerous international energy companies, our energy disputes offering is truly global. We advise clients across the world, from the UK to South America to the Far East. We have significant recent experience in regions such as continental Europe, sub-Saharan Africa (for example, Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Madagascar, Nigeria), North Africa (including Algeria, Egypt, Morroco, Tunisia), the Russian Federation, the Middle East (including extensive experience in Iraq) and Brazil.

Project Advisory and Risk Management

The team also offers a ‘Project Advisory and Risk Management’ service - offering advice on how to avoid disputes at every stage of the lifecycle for major energy projects. As the legal, contractual and regulatory environment in which major projects are delivered becomes ever more complex, proactive management of risk has become a critical part of delivery strategies. 

Our team provides flexible support to help you maximise opportunities and manage time, cost and quality risks that have the potential to impact the successful outcome of a project. This early intervention by our team minimises your risk of a costly dispute, protecting your reputation and your relationship with clients. 

Our services include analysis of documentation and procedures, producing proforma documents and communication strategies, delivery of teach-in workshops to project delivery and commercial teams, regular project surgeries and risk review workshops, telephone helpline providing real-time project advice and post completion reviews.

 
Steven Williams
Steven Williams
Partner
Co-head of the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes Group
Lawyer
United Kingdom, London
Steven is a Partner and Co-head of the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy (ICE) Disputes Group. He has over 25 years’ experience of resolving some of the most high-profile construction and engineering...
Rob Wilson
Rob Wilson
Partner
United Kingdom, London
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Rob Wilson is a partner and Solicitor Advocate at CMS in the firm’s ICE Disputes Group (Infrastructure, Construction and Energy). He has led the Energy Disputes team at the firm since 2013. Rob is...
Jeremie Witt
Jeremie Witt
Partner
Australia, Brisbane
Jeremie is a partner in the Energy, Projects and Construction Team and is based in Australia. He has previously been a partner with CMS in our Dubai and our Singapore offices and has extensive experience...
Katherine (Katia) Ramo
Dr Katherine (Katia) Ramo
Of Counsel
Head of Pro Bono Practice
United Kingdom, London
Dr Katherine (Katia) Ramo is Of Counsel in the Technology, Media, IP and Competition (TMIC) and Head of Pro Bono Practice at CMS London. Katherine is a multi-award-wining global lawyer who advises on...
Lucinda Barker
Lucinda Barker
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Lucinda Barker is a Senior Associate in the ICE Disputes team
Aileen Brown
Aileen Brown
Senior Associate
Solicitor Advocate
United Kingdom, London
Aileen Brown is a Senior Associate in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes Team. Aileen is a Solicitor Advocate and is dual qualified to practice in both Scotland and England & Wales...
Eilidh Douglas
Eilidh Douglas
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Eilidh is a senior associate specialising in dispute resolution and avoidance in the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors. She is dual-qualified in English and Scots law. Eilidh has a wide...
Timothy Malloch
Tim Malloch
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Tim Malloch, an experienced and versatile lawyer, is a senior associate in the Disputes Resolution Team at CMS London.  Having studied law at Nottingham University and Nottingham Law School, Tim qualified...
Kathryn Moffett
Kathryn Moffett
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Kathryn is a Senior Associate in the ICE Disputes department
Nicholas Quirke
Nicholas Quirke
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Nicholas Quirke is a senior associate in the Dispute Resolution Team at CMS London