The International Who' s Who of Oil & Gas Lawyers, 2010

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The International Who's Who of Oil & Gas Lawyers, 2010

July 1, 2010 — Vinson & Elkins is the most highly recognized firm internationally for Oil and Gas legal expertise, according to Who's Who Legal's The International Who’s Who of Oil & Gas Lawyers, with 22 lawyers from 12 offices being named. Editor-in-chief Callum Campbell comments “the unparalleled levels of positive feedback we received for V&E's practice from numerous countries worldwide testified to its continued excellence and confirms it as the most highly nominated form in this field.”

Each individual stood out in the research and garnered votes from our sources worldwide. Paul C. Deemer is viewed as “absolutely outstanding,” while Joseph C. Dilg is viewed as “one of the top lawyers in the U.S.,” Robin S. Fredrickson is deemed “excellent,”and David T. Andril was repeatedly recommended. T. Mark Kelly, Stephen D. Davis, and Douglas S. Bland are among the most highly nominated individuals in Houston, and the “hugely talented” Alexander Msimang is in the top tier of lawyers in England. James L. Cuclis in Hong Kong is regarded as “world class,” and Lewis Jones in Abu Dhabi is hailed as “terrific.”

The book is a result of independent research incorporating feedback from lawyers and in-house counsel and covers 71 separate jurisdictions. The publication identifies private practice lawyers with a proven track record in representing and advising major, independent, and state oil and gas companies and financiers involved in the exploration, production, marketing, and transportation of crude oil, natural gas, and LNG.

The following lawyers are recommended by Who's Who Legal: