Law firm Reed Smith hires LNG specialist James Atkin as partner in Energy and Resources Group
Global law firm Reed Smith announced its hiring of James Atkin as a partner in its global Energy and Natural Resources Group and London office, particularly specializing in liquefied natural gas.
Delegates arriving for Gastech energy and LNG conference in Barcelona to start September 17
Several thousand delegates are arriving in Barcelona for Gastech 2018, the conference and exhibition at the forefront of the LNG and energy industries and set to be opened on September 17 by King Felipe VI of Spain.
Baker Botts London event
Sept 9 (LNGJ) - Baker Botts, a leading international law firm, hosted an LNG debate at its first Oil and Gas Lawyer School in London for leading in-house counsel. The firm said that during the event, partners from its energy practice were joined by 38 industry professionals to examine a range of issues facing the oil and gas industry, with participants also able to discuss the current LNG industry and value chain. In-house lawyers from various energy companies including BP, Cheniere, Italy’s Eni, ExxonMobil and Gazprom Marketing and Trading also attended. “Baker Botts has a strong commitment to the professional development and advancement of our clients’ in-house legal teams. Although the downturn in oil prices continues to impact the industry, it’s important that we continue to work with our clients to share knowledge,” said Mark Rowley, Partner-in-Charge of Baker Botts in London.
