Ms Laura Watt > Bracewell (UK) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell (UK) LLP
TOWER 42
25 OLD BROAD STREET
LONDON
EC2N 1HQ
England
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Work Department

International Arbitration

Position

Senior Associate

Career

Laura Watt (née Young) focuses her practice on resolving disputes in the oil and gas, power and renewables sectors. Her recent experience includes advising on disputes concerning sale and purchase agreements, joint operating agreements and power and construction projects.

Laura has experience acting on English high court litigation and international arbitrations, including under the rules of the LCIA, ICC, DIAC and DIA.

Education

  • University of Law, London, L.P.C., M.Sc., 2016, with distinction
  • University of Law, London, G.D.L., 2015, with commendation
  • Newcastle University, B.Sc., 2014, with honours

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > International 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.

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium

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.