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Oil & Gas Dispute Resolution - Overview

Calling on Jones Day's preeminent litigation, regulatory, and industry capabilities, Jones Day lawyers resolve some of the world's most complex oil & gas and other energy-sector disputes. The combination of our in-depth industry knowledge with our highly ranked U.S. and international dispute resolution practices ensures our practical understanding of our energy clients' business problems. Our lawyers have extensive experience coordinating energy-sector litigation, arbitration, and expert determinations throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

We advise on the full range of disputes arising out of energy projects, including complex issues involving:

  • Production and concession agreements.
  • Joint operating agreements.
  • Participation agreements.
  • Area of mutual interest agreements.
  • "Take or pay" provisions.
  • Blowouts.
  • Royalties.
  • Reserves.
  • Valuation of lost profits.
  • Parallel proceedings avoidance.
  • Facilities access and shipping and pipeline transportation.

Our global litigation and dispute resolution practice combines market-leading local capability in each of our regions with a well-known ability to work efficiently with Jones Day colleagues across our worldwide network. This enables Jones Day efficiently and effectively to manage complex cases involving multiple claims and parties and a wealth of jurisdictional issues.