Our Team
John Peterson
Senior Oil & Gas Attorney
With over 25 years of experience in energy law, John specializes in complex regulatory compliance and international oil contracts. He has successfully represented clients in over 50 high-stakes negotiations.
John holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and an LL.M. in Energy Law from the University of Texas. His expertise includes:
- International oil and gas contracts
- Regulatory compliance
- Joint venture negotiations
- Environmental impact assessments
John has been recognized as a "Top Energy Lawyer" by Legal 500 for seven consecutive years.
Sarah Chen
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Sarah combines her legal expertise with environmental science background to help clients navigate complex environmental regulations while maintaining operational efficiency.
With dual degrees in Environmental Science and Law from Stanford, Sarah has:
- Designed compliance programs for 30+ energy companies
- Successfully defended clients in EPA enforcement actions
- Developed sustainability frameworks adopted industry-wide
Sarah's innovative approach to environmental compliance has been featured in multiple industry publications.
Michael Rodriguez
International Contracts Expert
Fluent in four languages, Michael specializes in cross-border energy transactions and has negotiated contracts in over 20 countries across five continents.
Michael's international experience includes:
- Negotiating production sharing agreements in the Middle East
- Structuring joint ventures in Latin America
- Resolving disputes under international arbitration rules
- Developing risk mitigation strategies for emerging markets
He holds an LL.M. in International Business Law from King's College London and is admitted to practice in New York and England & Wales.
Emily Wilson
Upstream Operations Specialist
Former petroleum engineer turned legal expert, Emily brings unique technical knowledge to help clients optimize their upstream operations while maintaining legal compliance.
Emily's combined technical and legal expertise allows her to:
- Advise on drilling rights and lease agreements
- Develop operational compliance programs
- Assess technical aspects of M&A transactions
- Train legal teams on upstream operations
She holds both a Petroleum Engineering degree and a J.D., giving her unmatched insight into upstream legal challenges.
Collective Achievements
Successful Cases
Resolved complex legal matters for energy companies worldwide
Transactions Advised
In mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the energy sector
Countries Served
With deep understanding of local regulations and business practices
Our Approach
At OilGasLegalHub, we combine deep industry knowledge with innovative legal strategies. Our team doesn't just understand the law - we understand the energy business from the ground up.
Over 60% of our team members hold dual degrees in both law and engineering or geosciences, allowing us to speak the language of both the boardroom and the oil field.
We pioneered the use of AI-assisted contract analysis in energy transactions, reducing review times by 40% while improving accuracy in risk identification.
Our success metrics focus on tangible business outcomes, not just legal victories. We measure our performance by how our work advances our clients' strategic objectives.
"OilGasLegalHub's team demonstrated unparalleled expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of our offshore drilling project. Their technical knowledge combined with legal acumen saved us months of delays and millions in potential compliance costs."
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We're always looking for exceptional legal professionals with energy industry experience or technical backgrounds.
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