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John Gilbert

Solicitor, Bracewell LLP
John Gilbert is co-chair of Bracewell’s international arbitration practice and is based in its London office. John resolves disputes across the energy sector through litigation, arbitration, expert determination and mediation. He advises on a broad range of disputes related to oil and gas exploration and production, the construction and operation of pipelines and the downstream sector. John has particular experience representing clients locked in disputes over gas sales agreements, including price reviews and on the operation of take-or-pay provisions. In addition, he advises on a broad range of disputes relating to power generation, both conventional and renewables.
 
John has also represented clients in issues concerning ESG, including matters concerning business and human rights, anti-bribery and money laundering obligations and on conducting investigations. For six years, John previously served as in-house counsel in the dispute resolution team of an oil and gas supermajor.
 
John is one of the authors of Joint Venture Disputes in the Energy and Natural Resource Sectors, published by Oxford University Press.

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Corporate joint venture dispute—dealing with deadlock: initial considerations
Corporate joint venture dispute—dealing with deadlock: initial considerations
Practice Notes

This Practice Note identifies the initial factors to consider when an irreconcilable conflict arises between parties to a joint venture established as a corporate joint venture (JVC), whether a 50-50 JVC or a majority-minority JVC. Such conflict may result in deadlock in the management of the JVC triggering prescribed deadlock resolution procedures set out in the joint venture agreement (JVA).

Joint venture disputes—how to respond
Joint venture disputes—how to respond
Practice Notes

This Practice Note on joint venture disputes identifies the key considerations when faced with a potential joint venture (JV) dispute. It considers this from a practical perspective in respect of all forms of JV structure (contractual, partnership or corporate (JVC)) and includes specific considerations for JVCs as to issues of deadlock and relief under the Companies Act 2006.

Majority-minority joint venture dispute—a practical illustration
Majority-minority joint venture dispute—a practical illustration
Practice Notes

This Practice Note identifies the key factors you should consider when advising a client in relation to a joint venture dispute in the context of a majority-minority joint venture company.

Oil and gas projects—contracts and disputes
Oil and gas projects—contracts and disputes
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the structure of upstream oil and gas projects, the types of contracts used in such projects, and the disputes that arise out of them, which are generally resolved by arbitration.

Starting a claim in an energy dispute—a practical guide
Starting a claim in an energy dispute—a practical guide
Practice Notes

This Practice Note on energy sector disputes considers how to pursue a claim in an energy dispute. This includes a broad range of claims, the common factor in which is that they arise in the energy industry and so will comprise claims relating to oil and gas exploration and production, the construction and operation of facilities for processing and transporting hydrocarbons, the generation of power and sale of the energy. Providing hypothetical examples, it considers: choice of law and jurisdiction, arbitration or litigation, foreign law and state immunity, serving proceedings and enforcement, understanding, formulating and proving the claim, non-contractual claims and stakeholder issues.

Exiting a joint venture—checklist
Exiting a joint venture—checklist
Checklists

This Checklist identifies the different routes to exiting or terminating a joint venture (JV) relationship and the considerations arising depending on the route of exit chosen.

Starting a claim in an energy dispute—checklist
Starting a claim in an energy dispute—checklist
Checklists

This Checklist identifies the key factors that you should consider when advising a prospective claimant in relation to how to pursue a claim in an energy dispute. This includes a broad range of claims, the common factor in which is that they arise in the energy industry and so will comprise claims relating to oil and gas exploration and production, the construction and operation of facilities for processing and transporting hydrocarbons, the generation of power and sale of the energy.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Experience

  • Herbert Smith (1998 - 2007)
  • BP plc (2007 - 2013)
  • Pinsent Masons (2013 - 2015)
  • K&L Gates (2016 - 2017)

Membership

  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Association of International Energy Negotiators

Qualifications

  • Solicitor (2000)
  • Solicitor Advocate (2007)

Education

  • St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge (1994-1997)
  • Nottingham Law School (1997-1998)

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