Adam Gray

• Represented state-owned oil company in an ICC dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest refineries in the world -- secured a $1 billion+ award.
• Represented Microsoft in an arbitration regarding delays in the construction of a data center in the United States
• Represented Weatherford International in litigation in Texas regarding a contract for freight-forwarding and customs-clearance services in the Middle East.
• Represented the contractor in a nine-figure dispute before the LCIA relating to the construction of oil production facilities in Iraq.
• Represented Calpine in a dispute regarding taxation of geothermal facilities in California.
• Represented Bass Pro in complex contract dispute in federal court and secured settlement involving $40+ million in payments and tens of millions in additional future revenue.
• Represented petrochemical-facility owner in ICC arbitration with contractor regarding project in Saudi Arabia
• Represented the owner of a power plant in a billion-dollar arbitration dispute involving construction delays and design disputes.
• Represented Chevron regarding the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas platforms and related facilities.
• Represented Halliburton in litigation involving fracking technology.
• Secured complete dismissal for Facebook in a dispute involving antitrust allegations.

Adam Gray focuses on complex disputes and pre-dispute counseling. Adam regularly 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 the Middle East, South America, Africa, the United States, and other areas of the world, including disputes before the ICC, LCIA, and other arbitration institutions.    

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"; a "mastermind"; “a stunning litigator and writer of legal proceedings"; and "down to earth and able to explain complex matters."