Quadrant Chambers 's members act for many leading names in the energy sector, among them DSME and Tullow, as well as for some of the largest and most prestigious builders of offshore oil and gas facilities. Simon Rainey KC appeared in Tullow Ghana Limited v. Vallourec Oil and Gas France S.A.S. for the leading Ghanaian oilfield producer. The $257m claim concerns the alleged provision by oilfield pipeline manufacturer Vallourec of defective pipes which led to closure of numerous wells and highly costly remedial works. Luke Parsons KC is heavily involved in cases concerning oil and gas production vessels, as is experienced shipping and energy silk Chris Smith KC. Gaurav Sharma is a key junior.
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Gaurav has acted in many leading international disputes over the last decade or so, ranging from commercial and investment arbitration disputes for and against states and state-parties, to group litigation matters in the English courts of wide public importance concerning jurisdictional and policy issues of a transnational nature.
Gaurav acts as sole counsel, together with other barristers or as part of a team with lawyers from instructing companies and law firms (whether internationally or UK-based). Having previously worked as a senior lawyer at the leading disputes firms Debevoise & Plimpton and 3C, he is perfectly comfortable handling the day to day conduct of cases, including managing in-house teams and law firm associates on work streams in complex matters. In addition to his work in the energy industry, Gaurav has substantial experience acting in commercial litigation and arbitration matters in other industry sectors, notably including banking and financial disputes, as well as corporate disputes between shareholders arising from M&A transactions and joint ventures.
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