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Andrew Stakelum is an energy disputes partner in King & Spalding’s Houston Office. His focus on the energy industry includes the oil and gas, renewables, and refining sectors. A key aspect of Andrew’s energy practice involves helping clients navigate the highly regulated environments in which they operate.
Offshore Energy. Andrew represents maritime and offshore energy clients in disputes that range from traditional blue water matters to disputes involving the decommissioning of offshore energy infrastructure. His matters frequently involve disputes among working interest owners, vessel owners and charterers, and governmental authorities. He advises clients and has litigated claims under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Clean Water Act, the Oil Pollution Act, and their implementing regulations.
Onshore Energy. Andrew represents a wide range of onshore energy clients in traditional oil and gas and renewables disputes. These matters involve disputes among operators and service companies, landowners, working interest owners and governmental authorities. These claims include environmental, reservoir, and other property and economic damages. Andrew frequently litigates disputes in Louisiana, where he is also licensed and experienced in applying Louisiana’s civil law regime.
Energy Infrastructure and Decommissioning. Andrew represents owners and contractors in a range of energy infrastructure and decommissioning disputes. This includes disputes involving the construction of greenfield and brownfield energy projects, as well as decommissioning projects. These matters have involved pipeline systems, offshore supply vessels, renewable diesel plants, offshore platforms and production facilities, petrochemical facilities, and crude oil refineries.
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