Energy Disputes lawyers

International energy companies operate in complex and challenging environments. Investments in the energy sector are often high-value, high-risk transactions involving projects that rely on cutting edge technology. The progressive development of reserves and infrastructure around the globe, and the need for ongoing geographic diversification, has exposed energy companies to increased legal and political risk. Despite best business practices, in such an environment disputes may be unavoidable.

When disputes occur, energy companies expect their lawyers to be true specialists that understand the industry. The CMS 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 CMS 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 advisors to numerous international energy companies, our energy disputes offering is truly global. We advise clients in the UK and across the world, from South America to the Far East, with 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. 

 
Valerie Allan
Valerie Allan
Partner
United Kingdom, Aberdeen
Valerie is a Partner in our infrastructure, construction and energy disputes team, based in Scotland but with a practice that extends across the UK and overseas.  Valerie has over 20 years’ experience...
Phillip Ashley
Phillip Ashley
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Phillip Ashley is a partner who "specialises in contentious matters relating to the oil and gas and power sectors" and has advised on "matters relating to oil and gas investments in every continent except...
Sarah Grenfell
Sarah Grenfell
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Sarah Grenfell is a solicitor-advocate and Partner in our Infrastructure, Construction and Energy (ICE) Disputes Group. Sarah advises clients on disputes avoidance and all forms of dispute resolution...
Philip Norman
Philip Norman
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Philip Norman is a partner in the CMS Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Team.  For nearly 30 years Philip has focused on international dispute resolution, with a specialism in international arbitration...
Sarah Vasani
Sarah Vasani
Partner
Co-Head of International Arbitration
United Kingdom, London
Sarah is Co-Head of International Arbitration at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, a role covering the U.K., Central and Eastern Europe, the UAE, Singapore, Turkiye, China, Brazil and Mexico. She...
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...
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...
Leontine Mathew
Leontine Mathew
Senior Associate
Solicitor Advocate
United Kingdom, London
Leontine Mathew is a Senior Associate based in CMS’ London office, and specialises in the avoidance, management and resolution of commercial disputes in the energy and infrastructure sectors, commonly...