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Trusted Legal Advisors to UK and Global Energy Operators, Developers and Contractors.

Expert Legal Support for the Oil & Gas and Energy Sectors

At Gilson Gray, our corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, real estate, and employment lawyers have extensive experience advising high-profile oil and gas operators, contractors, and energy developers in the UK and worldwide. Our legal experts provide invaluable support in navigating the complexities of the UK and global energy sector, acting as an extension of your team to deliver commercially focused legal solutions.

Industry-Leading Expertise in Energy Law

The energy sector faces unprecedented challenges, from economic pressures to regulatory complexities. Historically, legal services have been costly and overly complicated. At Gilson Gray, we take a different approach – providing pragmatic, cost-effective, and results-driven legal support. With deep sector experience, our team is committed to helping you achieve success.

Comprehensive Legal Services for the Energy Sector

With decades of experience in offshore and onshore oil & gas, renewables, and engineering projects, our team offers full-spectrum legal support. We have worked in private practice and as in-house legal counsel for major energy operators, service companies, and technology firms. Our strong international network includes legal service providers and native Arabic speakers for translations and regional support.

Our Legal Services Include:

Corporate Transactions – Mergers, acquisitions, and disposals within the energy sector.
Supply Chain Contracts – Comprehensive legal support for goods, services, and rental agreements.
Dispute Resolution – Expertise in international arbitration and complex litigation.
Decommissioning Expertise – Full legal support for operators and supply chain companies.
Field Operations Agreements – From joint bidding agreements to decommissioning close-out reports.
Real Estate – Real estate legal support to energy companies, including on and offshore wind, solar, hydro, combined heat and power and downstream grid infrastructure and power storage.
Employment Law – Legal support tailored to the energy industry.

Unrivalled In-House Oil & Gas & Energy Experience

Our leadership team brings over 50 years of in-house oil & gas and energy industry experience at national oil companies (NOCs), international oil companies (IOCs), AIM-listed independents, and some of the world’s largest engineering and technology firms. And with 40+ years in senior leadership roles, including General Counsel positions, we provide our clients with critical expertise in:

Governance, operation, and dissolution of multi-billion-pound joint ventures, alliances, and consortia.
Complex EPC and infrastructure projects involving billions in equipment and engineering.
Integrated legal support and stakeholder engagement across businesses and governments.
Crisis management, emergency response, and regulatory compliance on an international scale.

Our Energy Team: Industry-Leading Legal Expertise

Global EPC Consortium Alliance – Legal oversight for a $3B project portfolio.
Energy Sector PLC Restructuring – Advisory support for multinational corporate restructuring.
Decommissioning Projects – Advising on a £900M UK concrete gravity base platform and infrastructure decommissioning.
Multi-Jurisdictional Energy Transactions – $2B acquisition of Chevron North Sea Limited.
Major Infrastructure Developments – Legal support for the Fujairah Refinery, Oman Duqm Refinery, and Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Export Pipeline.
Field Development Agreements – Structuring and negotiating project finance arrangements.
EPCI Contracts – Advising on platform, pipeline, subsea, and FPSO construction.
Africa Energy Projects – Negotiating pipeline contracts with Ugandan and Tanzanian NOCs.
Renewable Energy Projects – Supporting some of the largest European green energy deals in history.

Global Reach with Local Expertise

Our lawyers have worked on high-profile, high-pressure matters across the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. Our unique positioning within the UK’s oil and gas hub allows us to deliver world-class services at a more competitive cost than traditional city firms.

Strong International Connections

We have built excellent working relationships with specialist counsel, legal firms, and technical experts worldwide, ensuring seamless cross-border legal support. Many of our lawyers are members of Alliuris – the Alliance of International Business Lawyers and maintain deep connections across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.

Multi-Disciplinary Solutions for Complex Energy Disputes

Energy sector disputes often involve intricate technical and legal issues. Our multi-disciplinary approach ensures seamless collaboration between legal professionals, in-house teams, and external technical advisors. We frequently embed our lawyers within client organisations for a deeper understanding of their needs.

Why Choose Gilson Gray?

Proven industry expertise – Decades of senior in-house and private practice experience.
Global network – Strong international relationships providing seamless cross-border support.
Commercial focus – Pragmatic, cost-effective legal solutions.
Integrated support – Deep collaboration with operational and technical teams.
Strategic insight – Leadership experience in governance, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.

Get in Touch with our Legal Experts

For expert legal advice tailored to the oil and gas or energy industry, contact Gilson Gray today. Our specialists are ready to support your business with pragmatic, commercially focused legal solutions.