With deep knowledge of the energy industry, with a focus on gas, LNG, and renewables, the team at Ashurst Perkins Coie provides clients with specialist skills handling gas pricing and supply disputes, led by practice head Philip Chong, who focuses on commercial disputes including joint ventures and price review arbitrations. Matthew Saunders has extensive experience across the full range of energy disputes work, while Emma Johnson has acted in complex proceedings under a variety of arbitral rules, including ICSID and ICC, and brings further knowledge of disputes involving green energy. Myfanwy Wood handles high-value, complex disputes in the global energy and resources space, while Maria Scott and Elinor Thomas assist on complex disputes.
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- I would like to single out Emma Johnson, who has outstanding experience in commercial and investor arbitration in the solar, oil, and gas sectors. Not only does her experience speak for itself, but I would like to single her out for her attention to detail and her leadership.
- Deep specialization, outstanding trial preparation.
- Philip Chong: all-around great lawyer and person. Extremely bright and analytical, great project manager, and very kind and easy to work with. I am very impressed with his ability to stay humble even though he is often the smartest guy in the room. Maria Scott: Lovely to work with, so hard-working and smart. Really stellar contribution to every case, call, issue, submission, etc. she is involved in. Would highly recommend her to any client.
- The team combines strong energy sector expertise with excellent project management, which means clients get practical advice from people who really understand the industry and know how to keep complex projects moving. They are approachable, easy to work with, highly responsive, and good at bringing the right people together to solve problems quickly and efficiently. The team has a very commercial mindset and the ability to deliver high-quality work without overcomplicating things.
- Emmanuel Carol was the lead partner and head of the team that represented us. As general counsel, I can see and appreciate her ability to manage her team efficiently and effectively while also managing us as the client. She is a clear and effective communicator and our principal advocate in the hearings. A very impressive lawyer and a joy to work with.
- Simon Bromwich, Joseph Harrington, and Myf Woods are stellar players who provide an amazing service and great teamwork.
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Matthew Saunders; Emma Johnson; Myfanwy Wood; Maria Scott; Elinor Thomas; Harsh Hari Haran