Energy Litigation
Our Energy Litigation practice is a cornerstone of our firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal services to the energy industry. We understand the unique challenges that energy companies face, from navigating ever-evolving regulations to managing the risks associated with exploration, production, and distribution. Our attorneys collaborate closely with clients to develop tailored strategies to minimize liability and protect their business interests. Whether in federal or state courts, arbitration forums, or regulatory proceedings, we leverage our litigation experience and deep understanding of the energy industry to achieve favorable outcomes.
In addition to our trial capabilities, we prioritize risk management and alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve issues early and mitigate potential exposure. With offices located in key oil and gas hubs around the world, our practice’s depth in handling industry-specific matters allows us to anticipate trends and address emerging risks, positioning our clients for success in an evolving legal landscape.
Experience Highlights
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BP in thirty lawsuits brought by various states, cities, and counties alleging that the major producers of fossil fuel products are responsible for issues resulting from climate change.
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BP in nine “mass actions” brought by over 500 ARCO franchisees in state court in California. The lawsuits involve claims under California and Washington competition laws and raise a number of other issues, including allegations concerning vertical maximum price fixing, tying arrangements, and pricing.
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Midstream energy company in numerous breach of contract disputes in Texas state and federal courts and in arbitrations related to gas deliveries for purchasers during Winter Storm Uri.
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Multinational energy company in disputes with royalty owners and products, as well as downstream contracts.
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POSCO Energy, Korea's largest independent energy producer, in ICC arbitrations in Singapore and London relating to a technology licensing dispute. Case settled on favorable terms for our client.
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Targa Resources, one of the leading and largest midstream natural gas processors in the country, in a dispute against Enerplus Resources, one of Canada's largest independent oil and gas producers, in Colorado state court.
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Leading licensor of proprietary petrochemicals, refining, gasification and gas processing technologies in securing a complete jury verdict, awarding the client of all breach of contract claims and attorney’s fees in an $8.5 million dispute over a petrochemical plant.
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Multinational industrial company in defense against a multibillion civil RICO and fraud suit brought by a state-owned multinational oil company relating to the construction of a deepwater drilling rig.
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U.S. Petroleum contract drilling company in a multimillion dollar coverage dispute relating to upstream energy operations.
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Natural gas and midstream processing company in a multi-billion dollar breach of contract arbitration which settled on highly favorable terms for the client.
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