In addition to K&L Gates LLP‘s offshore energy disputes expertise, the London office handles insurance, construction, infrastructure, technology, media and aviation-related arbitrations. The practice also covers English law-governed Middle-Eastern conflicts. Ian Meredith acts in insurance coverage, energy, joint venture and investment disputes; John Magnin assists with corporate, finance and sports cases; Peter Morton acts in aviation and energy conflicts; and Ben Holland is ’an outstanding energy specialist’. Since January 2025, former partner Jeremy Farr has been a consultant.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Peter Morton works tirelessly around the clock and comes up with master-level, three-layer defence strategies.’
  • ‘Louise [Bond] was assigned to me. Her organisation and research were impeccable, as was her critical analysis.’
  • ‘Ben Holland is an outstanding energy specialist, with a special focus on LNG. He is extremely pleasant to work with.’
  • ‘KLG has an extremely competent and efficient practice in energy arbitration that is both highly efficient and pleasant to work with. They have a good team spirit at all levels.’
  • ‘They are truly a global law firm because they have the capacity to deliver best-quality work in many jurisdictions around the globe.’
  • ‘They have absolutely the highest-standard level of skills in this market.’
  • ‘Working with K&L Gates was a pleasure, as they are consummate professionals, dedicated to getting things right and working tirelessly to help clients.’
  • ‘Ian Meredith is a leading partner for commercial arbitration matters. He is practical and knowledgeable.’
  • ‘Louise Bond has a truly sharp mind and is an excellent listener.’
  • ‘They were also extremely helpful in explaining unfamiliar procedures.’

Key clients

  • Republic of France
  • Formula 1®
  • FedEx
  • Halliburton
  • Westinghouse Electric
  • Orlen

Work highlights

Acting for a European buyer in an ongoing $5bn-plus ICC arbitration, following gas supply cuts by Gazprom.
Representing the Republic of France in a series of arbitral proceedings (involving several arbitral awards), which arose out of a major oil spill, including a successful s.69 Arbitration Act appeal.
Acting for Orlen in its ICC arbitration with Venture Global, concerning non-delivery under a long-term LNG supply contract.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Ian Meredith
Peter Morton

Practice head

Peter Morton; Ian Meredith; John Magnin

Other key lawyers

Matthew Walker; Clare Kempkens; Declan Gallivan; Theo Hall; Louise Bond; Burak Eryigit; Jack Salter