White & Case LLP has extensive experience handling complex energy industry disputes, representing clients across all facets of the oil and gas sector, including upstream operations, royalty disputes, and a wide range of contractual matters. The team advises operators, service companies, financiers, and joint venture partners. Its expertise also spans environmental, construction, and intellectual property disputes within the energy industry. The practice is led by Miami-based Jim Robinson, head of Americas commercial litigation, alongside New York-based global co-chairs Glenn Kurtz and Dave Hille. Houston-based Andrew Zeve is known for representing energy clients in complex disputes, while D.C.-based Claire DeLelle focuses on high-stakes international litigation. Houston-based Sean Gorman handles high-value disputes for clients in the energy, petrochemical, and oilfield services sectors, and Houston-based Chris Dodson focuses on energy and environmental trial work.
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Key clients

  • Southwest Energy
  • Read & Stevens
  • BD Energy
  • Hilcorp
  • Action Energy Management
  • Offshore Exploration
  • Lyondell Chemical
  • Eni S.p.A.
  • Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A (PDVSA)
  • EIV Resources, LP

Lawyers

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Jim Robinson; Glenn Kurtz; Dave Hille

Other key lawyers

Claire DeLelle; Sean Gorman; Chris Dodson; Andrew Zeve