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.

Contributed to

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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).

Dispute Resolution

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.

Dispute Resolution

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.

Dispute Resolution

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.

Arbitration

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.

Dispute Resolution