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.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team at Bracewell is excellent. Their focus is on energy and oil and gas work, with a lot of that (of course) taking place in arbitration. Within that sphere, they are excellent.’

  • ‘Truly deep subject matter expertise.’

  • ‘Bracewell London provides excellent and efficient legal services. The team is well-versed in international oil transactions and a wonderful resource. Pragmatic, intelligent and very responsive!’

  • ‘John Gilbert is an extremely skilled litigator, with extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and international arbitration.’

  • ‘Alastair Calvert is one of the best around. He is an excellent litigator and a thoroughly nice person too. And he really knows his way around the arbitral world.’

  • ‘Alistair Calvert and Jameela Bond are exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive individuals.’

  • ‘Jameela Bond is first rate. Her drafting is excellent.’

  • ‘Robert Meade and Laura Watt are both excellent and personable lawyers. Robert Meade is a calming hand at the tiller in sometimes stressful contentious matters.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Gilbert

Other key lawyers

Alistair Calvert, Robert Meade, Jameela Bond, Laura Watt