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Adam Gray focuses on complex disputes and pre-dispute counseling around the globe. As a partner in our Construction Litigation and International Arbitration practices, Adam represents clients in the construction, energy, and technology sectors.
In the construction sector, Adam represents clients in disputes and counseling regarding the construction of power plants, refineries, renewable energy projects, data centers, hotels, and other facilities. He has litigated claims regarding construction “megaprojects” in South America, the Middle East, and other areas of the world, including disputes before the ICC, LCIA, and other arbitration institutions. He focuses particularly on pre-dispute resolution to help clients avoid lengthy disputes.
In the energy sector, Adam represents companies in a wide variety of matters, including disputes over decommissioning obligations, regulatory requirements, power contracts, operating agreements, oil field technology, equipment failures and electricity pricing. He has represented industry leaders such as Weatherford International, Shell, Occidental, Halliburton, Chevron, and Calpine Corporation.
Adam has been recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers for construction expertise since 2018 and 2020, respectively, and separately by Chambers for general commercial disputes since 2022. According to client comments provided to Chambers, "Adam is well versed in technical and difficult matters that arise in construction cases"; "He is down to earth and able to explain complex matters"; and "He is the mastermind."
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, high honors
B.A., Duke University
California
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Law Clerk, The Honorable Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
August 9, 2023
Benchmark Litigation Names Four King & Spalding Partners to its 40 & Under List
August 3, 2023
K&S counsels Nikola Corporation on the sale of its Phoenix Hydrogen Hub project to Fortescue Future Industries
Represented Reficar in a multibillion-dollar ICC dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest oil refineries in the world.
Represented Weatherford International in litigation regarding a contract for freight-forwarding and customs-clearance services in the Middle East.
Represented the owner of a power plant in a billion-dollar arbitration dispute involving construction delays and design disputes.
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August 9, 2023
Benchmark Litigation Names Four King & Spalding Partners to its 40 & Under List
August 3, 2023
K&S counsels Nikola Corporation on the sale of its Phoenix Hydrogen Hub project to Fortescue Future Industries
Represented Reficar in a multibillion-dollar ICC dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest oil refineries in the world.
Represented Weatherford International in litigation regarding a contract for freight-forwarding and customs-clearance services in the Middle East.
Represented the owner of a power plant in a billion-dollar arbitration dispute involving construction delays and design disputes.
See more
August 9, 2023
Benchmark Litigation Names Four King & Spalding Partners to its 40 & Under List
August 3, 2023
K&S counsels Nikola Corporation on the sale of its Phoenix Hydrogen Hub project to Fortescue Future Industries
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, high honors
B.A., Duke University
California
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Law Clerk, The Honorable Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit