Housing a robust international practice, K&L Gates LLP acts for clients on non-contentious and contentious oil and gas issues, and is equipped to handle the full spread of upstream, midstream and downstream matters. Leadership of the group is shared between corporate partner Paul Tetlow and Jeremy Farr, who focuses on contentious cases. Ben Holland is another name to note, with a strong focus on national and international LNG and gas disputes.
Testimonials
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‘An energy team that is focused on the contractors rather than the operators. They have a full understanding of the challenges facing contractors and are well versed in finding solutions.’
‘Jeremy Farr is a leader in his field and a joy to work with.’
‘K&L Gates stands out due to its unique blend of expertise, innovative ideas, and a strong commitment to diversity and technology. We appreciate the team's depth of knowledge and key capabilities in handling complex cases with ease.'
'The team has industry experience, takes a commercial approach and are solution-orientated.'
'Exceptional legal expertise across a variety of areas, distinguished by its commitment to client success and ethical standards.’
‘Ben Holland has outstanding legal expertise in the oil and gas sector, particularly for clients in the power station industry.’
‘Very experienced and knowledgeable. Hands-on approach, very nice to deal with.’
Key clients
- Longboat Energy Plc
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- Deltic Energy PLC
- Shelf Drilling Ltd
- Novomet ZFE
- Halliburton
- Uniper Global Commodities
- Bumi Armada Berhad
- Wood Plc
Work highlights
- Advised PT Pertamina Hulu Energi on its acquisition from Shell Upstream Overseas Services (I) Limited of a 20% interest in the Masela Block, offshore Indonesia.
- Advised Longboat on a Joint Venture with JAPEX in respect of Longboat Norge AS (now Longboat Japex Norge AS).
- Acted for Stifel and Jefferies International Limited on a placing, subscription, standby working capital facility with Tymus Capital S.A.M. and open offer.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Tetlow, Jeremy Farr