Latham & Watkins LLP

John Stavinoha advises private equity firms as well as public and private energy companies on a full spectrum of energy transactions.

John draws on a strong technical command of commercial agreements and deep relationships across the energy industry to guide clients through complex, business-critical transactions and to manage operational risks and maximize the value of their assets. He advises clients on both conventional and cutting-edge project agreements, including:

• Gas, crude, and NGL gathering, transportation, processing, and storage agreements
• Leases, farmout, and participation agreements
• Development and operating agreements
• Produced water gathering, disposal, and recycling agreements
• Water supply and surface use agreements

John also regularly helps clients structure and execute upstream asset acquisitions and divestitures. He brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach informed by extensive relationships with private equity sponsors and energy companies.

Before joining Latham, John was a partner in the oil and gas projects group at another global law firm.