Energy - Oil & Gas
United Kingdom
19 August 2025
For one client, working with the commercial litigation team at Bracewell (UK) LLP is an ‘uninterrupted pleasure’. The practice is regarded as ’excellent in the energy space’, with team head John Gilbert particularly adept at advising on oil and gas-related disputes, as well as pipeline operation, and the downstream sector. The ‘excellent’ Alistair Calvert often handles complex joint venture, infrastructure, and operational disputes. ’Powerhouse’ Robert Meade is ‘an utter pleasure to work with’, and key to the team along with the ’excellent’ Jameela Bond.
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‘Working with Bracewell is an uninterrupted pleasure. Rarely does one work with a team that is so knowledgeable and expert in the work they do. It is genuinely a collaborative process where the final work product is made significantly better by the fact that John Gilbert and Robert Meade are involved.’
‘John Gilbert - a complete expert in commercial litigation, with a significant specialism in oil & gas disputes, whether in arbitration or Court.'
- 'Robert Meade - a powerhouse of a lawyer, remarkable for his intellect, work ethic, and dedication to clients. An utter pleasure to work with.’
‘Excellent in the energy space.’
‘Alistair Calvert is excellent. One of the (very) few that I would trust with my own litigation were I to have any. Jameela Bond is an excellent associate - one to watch.’
‘John Gilbert provided excellent support and advice in respect of a dispute and potential litigation. He was able to quickly understand the highly technical data and provided pragmatic commercial support in reaching a fair settlement. ’
‘John Gilbert - Calm and measured. Responsive and knowledgeable in the field of oil and gas.'
'Robert Meade is an excellent energy partner and a very effective communicator.'
Practice head
John Gilbert
Other key lawyers
Alistair Calvert; Robert Meade; Jameela Bond