K&L Gates LLP‘s oil and gas team advises across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors on M&A, project finance, and regulatory matters. Paul Tetlow focuses on corporate transactions, including joint ventures and investments in oil, gas, and natural resources assets and projects. Ben Holland specialises in LNG and gas disputes, particularly those arising from price volatility and supply issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ben Holland brings a calm authority to difficult conversations and a clarity of thought that inspires confidence even in the most pressured settings. His negotiation acumen, sector-specific insight, and business-aligned thinking consistently set him apart from his peers.’
- ‘Ben Holland's ability to anticipate and proactively navigate legal and commercial challenges has proven indispensable in our most critical negotiations.’
- ‘Ben Holland has consistently demonstrated a rare and invaluable combination of legal precision, commercial fluency, and personal integrity.’
- ‘Charles Lockwood has continued to provide first-class service for many years. He is personable, easy to understand, knowledgeable, contactable and diligent.’
- ‘K&L Gates LLP’s oil and gas practice consistently distinguishes itself through its depth of sectoral knowledge, cross-border execution capabilities, and business-aligned advice.’
- ‘What makes this team truly unique is its ability to provide tailor-made support combined with an in-depth understanding of the commercial realities facing energy clients in today’s dynamic global market.’
- ‘K&L Gates excels in translating technical complexities into clear, actionable solutions, which is of immense value to us.’
- ‘They have experience in contractual claims we regularly see and strength in depth for heavy-lifting projects.’
Key clients
- Orlen S.A.
- Halliburton
- Wood Plc
- Bumi Armada Berhad
- Shelf Drilling Ltd
- Jadestone Energy plc
- MODEC Inc
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- Seascape Energy Asia Plc
- Deltic Energy PLC
Work highlights
Representing Orlen S.A. in connection with its LNG business.
Advised Seascape Energy on a farm-out of its interest in an oil and gas block in Malaysia.
Advised Cavendish Capital Markets Ltd and Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited as brokers to Chariot Limited on a $9m fund raising.
Practice head
Paul Tetlow; Ben Holland
Other key lawyers
Charles Lockwood