Bio

James Atkin practice focuses on advising companies in the Energy and Infrastructure sector with their international energy investments. Widely recognized as a leading energy lawyer and Band 1 ranked by Chambers Global, James advises clients on transactions in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and North America. He has extensive experience advising on the structuring and development of large-scale oil and gas projects, LNG sale arrangements, and energy-related mergers and acquisitions. James also supports clients at the forefront of the energy transition, advising on the structuring of liquid hydrogen and green ammonia projects and product sale arrangements. In Chambers UK (Commodities: Derivatives & Energy Trading, 2021), James has been described as "very down to earth and user-friendly. He understands relationship building and is willing to go the extra mile to help his clients." "He's very knowledgeable of the industry, very easy to work with and very efficient.”