Lovells has a leading international practice in the resolution of disputes in the energy sector. We have the resources and expertise to handle complex disputes combined with significant energy sector expertise. Our team of energy specialists totals over 70 in number and is based in our London, Moscow, Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg and New York offices, and in our offices throughout Asia.
We are widely recognised as a leading player in this field and Chambers and Partners Legal Directory 2008 comments that the “excellent practice with real breadth and depth” has lawyers that are “bright, knowledgeable and commercial.”
Our lawyers have extensive experience of disputes in upstream oil and gas projects, transportation and trading, supply and marketing of crude oil, natural gas and power, disputes arising from the construction of the infrastructure for offshore oil and gas projects (for example, platforms, FPSOs and pipelines) and in the refining and petrochemical sectors.
Members of our team have worked on energy-related disputes in many countries. We advise on claims against state oil companies brought under production sharing agreements, disputes among oil companies under joint operating agreements, and disputes with contractors under drilling, rig and service contracts. Also, we represent clients in the defence of claims arising under oil and gas projects and brought in the United States under the Alien Torts statute.
We have substantial experience of commercial arbitration (administered under the rules of the major international arbitration institutions - such as the ICC, ICSID, AAA and the LCIA - and ad hoc references), and arbitration brought under bilateral investment treaties and the Energy Charter Treaty.
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