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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.

 
Jay Randhawa
Jay Randhawa
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Jay is a dual-qualified Senior Associate in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team who is recognised as a ‘Future Leader’ and ‘Global Elite Thought leader – Under 45’ by Who’s...
Anna Rose
Anna Rose
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Anna Rose is a senior associate in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, based in London. She has advised on a broad range of disputes...
Rebecca Rous
Rebecca Rous
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Rebecca Rous is a Senior Associate in the ICE Disputes department
Alexandra Scott
Alexandra Scott
Senior Associate
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Alexandra Scott is a senior associate in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team, based in Dubai. She has advised on a wide range of international disputes, including in relation to...
Laura West
Laura West
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Laura West is a Senior Associate in the construction disputes team. Laura specialises in resolving infrastructure, construction and energy disputes.  She works closely with clients to provide operational...
Victoria Allan
Victoria Allan
Associate
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Victoria is an associate in the Construction Disputes Team. Victoria has experience advising and assisting employers, contractors, sub-contractors and design team professionals in relation to the resolution...
Lucy Bailey
Lucy Bailey
Associate
United Kingdom, Manchester
Lucy Bailey is an Associate within our Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team in Manchester providing project advisory and dispute resolution advice to clients operating in the construction...
Natalie Haefner
Natalie Haefner
Associate
United Kingdom, Aberdeen
Natalie is an Associate in our Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team based in Aberdeen. Having spent a year in the team during her traineeship, since qualifying in August 2020, Natalie...
Daria Kuznetsova
Daria Kuznetsova
Associate
United Kingdom, London
Daria is an Associate in London Litigation & Arbitration team. She is qualified to practice law in Russia and admitted to the New York State Bar. Daria’s dispute resolution experience includes commercial...
Jennifer Love
Jennifer Love
Associate
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Jennifer is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team specialising in Real Estate disputes. Jennifer’s experience is wide ranging having initially trained in general and commercial litigation across...