Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represents oil and gas industry clients in a broad range of upstream, midstream, and downstream disputes. The team has a deep understanding of the structure and operation of the industry with experience including class actions, disputes between project developers and purchasers, natural gas royalties, environmental claims as well as interstate and intrastate pipeline rates and access to pipeline facilities. The team is headed by Chicago-based Elizabeth Hanigan. Kirstin Gibbs has experience in all aspects of interstate oil and gas pipeline rates and tariffs, including matters involving administrative and appellate litigation, while Michelle Pector has represented energy clients in a wide range of matters with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation. All lawyers based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.
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Key clients

  • South Jersey Industries
  • Shell Trading US Company
  • Equinor Natural Gas, LLC
  • Diversified Energy Company PLC

Lawyers

Practice head

Elizabeth Hanigan

Other key lawyers

Kirstin Gibbs; Michelle Pector; Pamela Wu