John Gilbert > Bracewell (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell (UK) LLP acts for oil and gas majors on energy transition matters, in addition to international arbitration and litigation relating to energy projects. Practice head Jason Fox has 35 years of experience as an energy finance lawyer and focuses on upstream oil and gas deals. Other key practitioners include Olivia Caddy, whose multi-jurisdictional focus secures her a workload of upstream debt financings from across the globe, Adam Blythe, who handles upstream, midstream and downstream M&A and project developments, particularly in Africa, and John Gilbert, who is well versed in handling arbitration and litigation. Mark Hunting is another key contact in the group.

Energy and natural resources are the principal focus of Bracewell (UK) LLP, where the emerging markets group is ‘technically very good, always available and easy to work with‘. Lead partner Jason Fox is currently acting for the senior lenders in the financing of a proposed acquisition involving major hydrocarbon interests in Nigeria, alongside Oliver Irwin, who advises lenders and sponsors on cross-border projects across a broad range of industries. Transactional lawyer Eimear Murphy, who focuses on upstream oil and gas financing, is among the firm’s many talented practitioners, as is newly promoted corporate partner Nicholas Neuberger, who frequently advises on energy transition projects. Olivia Caddy and Tom Jamieson also have significant project development and finance experience in the energy sector. For Adam Blythe, upstream, midstream, and downstream M&A, and project development are the main areas of activity. Solicitor advocate John Gilbert focuses on litigation and arbitration.

Bracewell (UK) LLP‘s London office acts in a range of energy project-related international arbitrations. John Gilbert is ‘an extremely skilled litigator’ and Alistair Calvert acts in energy-related international arbitrations. Robert Meade‘s experience includes disputes arising out of joint ventures and asset acquisitions. Other key practitioners are Jameela Bond, an expert in international commercial arbitrations conducted under the ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules. Laura Watt assists with disputes in the oil and gas, power and renewables sectors.

Specialising in the energy sector, Bracewell (UK) LLP represents clients in a broad range of disputes related to energy projects. Practice head John Gilbert is regarded by clients as ‘calm, unflappable and seriously impressive’, and boasts particular expertise in disputes concerning gas sales agreements and power generation. Alistair Calvert – a key contact for joint venture disputes – has extensive litigation experience at the High Court. Robert Meade handles contentious issues stemming from various contracts and agreements, including joint operating agreements and production sharing contracts. Jameela Bond, Laura Watt and Madalena Houlihan are other names to note.