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Adam Gray focuses on complex commercial litigation and arbitration, both domestically and internationally. As a partner in our Contracts and Business Torts and Construction Litigation practices, Adam represents clients in energy, construction and other commercial matters.
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.
In the construction sector, Adam represents clients in disputes regarding the construction of hotels, oil refineries and other facilities. Internationally, he has litigated claims regarding construction “megaprojects” in South America and the Middle East, including disputes before international arbitration panels.
Adam also regularly counsels clients regarding a wide variety of contract and business disputes. His past experience includes corporate mergers, healthcare contracts, environmental remediation, internal investigations, antitrust matters, trade secrets and restrictive covenants. He has helped clients enforce their contractual, statutory and intellectual property rights in courts across the country.
Credentials
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 Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Law Clerk, The Honorable Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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Recognition
"Adam Gray is not just an extremely intelligent attorney, he brings unique insights that are invaluable[.]"
Legal 500, 2021
"He is down to earth and able to explain complex matters."
Chambers USA, 2021
"Very smart and provides a high level of client service."
Legal 500 USA, 2000
Ranked as one of five "Up and Coming" practioners for Construction in Texas
Chambers USA, 2020
"Adam Gray is described as a 'refined, very skilled and up-and-coming practitioner' by market sources"
Chambers USA, 2020
Recognized as one of nine Next Generation Lawyers for Construction in the United States
Legal 500, 2019
Recognized as a "Next Generation Lawyer" in King & Spalding's "Tier 1" national construction practice.
Legal 500, 2018
"Austin-based Adam Gray is a ‘rising star in the construction world’."
Legal 500, 2018
News
Recognition
June 10, 2021
Legal 500 United States 2021 Ranks King & Spalding Practices Among the Top in the Nation
Recognition
May 20, 2021
Chambers USA 2021 Names 179 K&S Lawyers and 65 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
Recognition
July 10, 2020
King & Spalding Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
Matters
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 the owner in a multibillion-dollar dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest oil refineries in the world.
Represented Occidental in a seven-day trial before a regulatory agency related to the price of electricity.
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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 the owner in a multibillion-dollar dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest oil refineries in the world.
Represented Occidental in a seven-day trial before a regulatory agency related to the price of electricity.
Represented a contractor in a nine-figure dispute before the LCIA relating to the construction of oil production facilities.
Secured injunction for Packer Plus related to the use of the company's trade secrets.
Secured a summary judgment for a client in AAA arbitration involving an insurance-related contract dispute.
Represented Weatherford International in litigation regarding a contract for freight-forwarding and customs-clearance services.
Represented a hospital in a case related to Stark Law compliance.
Represented Halliburton in litigation involving fracking technology.
Secured a complete dismissal for a private equity client in an antitrust action seeking several billion dollars in damages.
Represented Calpine in a dispute regarding taxation of geothermal facilities.
Secured complete dismissal for Facebook in a dispute involving antitrust allegations.
News
Recognition
June 10, 2021
Legal 500 United States 2021 Ranks King & Spalding Practices Among the Top in the Nation
Recognition
May 20, 2021
Chambers USA 2021 Names 179 K&S Lawyers and 65 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
Recognition
July 10, 2020
King & Spalding Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
Matters
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 the owner in a multibillion-dollar dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest oil refineries in the world.
Represented Occidental in a seven-day trial before a regulatory agency related to the price of electricity.
See more
Close
Matters
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 the owner in a multibillion-dollar dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest oil refineries in the world.
Represented Occidental in a seven-day trial before a regulatory agency related to the price of electricity.
Represented a contractor in a nine-figure dispute before the LCIA relating to the construction of oil production facilities.
Secured injunction for Packer Plus related to the use of the company's trade secrets.
Secured a summary judgment for a client in AAA arbitration involving an insurance-related contract dispute.
Represented Weatherford International in litigation regarding a contract for freight-forwarding and customs-clearance services.
Represented a hospital in a case related to Stark Law compliance.
Represented Halliburton in litigation involving fracking technology.
Secured a complete dismissal for a private equity client in an antitrust action seeking several billion dollars in damages.
Represented Calpine in a dispute regarding taxation of geothermal facilities.
Secured complete dismissal for Facebook in a dispute involving antitrust allegations.
News
Recognition
June 10, 2021
Legal 500 United States 2021 Ranks King & Spalding Practices Among the Top in the Nation
Recognition
May 20, 2021
Chambers USA 2021 Names 179 K&S Lawyers and 65 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
Recognition
July 10, 2020
King & Spalding Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
Credentials
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 Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Law Clerk, The Honorable Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Close
Recognition
"Adam Gray is not just an extremely intelligent attorney, he brings unique insights that are invaluable[.]"
Legal 500, 2021
"He is down to earth and able to explain complex matters."
Chambers USA, 2021
"Very smart and provides a high level of client service."
Legal 500 USA, 2000
Ranked as one of five "Up and Coming" practioners for Construction in Texas
Chambers USA, 2020
"Adam Gray is described as a 'refined, very skilled and up-and-coming practitioner' by market sources"
Chambers USA, 2020
Recognized as one of nine Next Generation Lawyers for Construction in the United States
Legal 500, 2019
Recognized as a "Next Generation Lawyer" in King & Spalding's "Tier 1" national construction practice.
Legal 500, 2018
"Austin-based Adam Gray is a ‘rising star in the construction world’."
Legal 500, 2018