White & Case LLP‘s litigation team is led by New York’s Glenn M. Kurtz and advises a range of oil and gas industry players on complex litigation in both federal and state courts. As of January 2023, the team includes Houston’s Andrew Zeve, Sean Gorman, and Christopher Dodson, all noted for their expertise in handling high-value oil and gas-related litigation. From Washington DC, Claire DeLelle continues to litigate for a number of high-profile corporate and sovereign clients.
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Key clients
- Eni SpA
- PDVSA
- Petrobras
- Southwest Energy LP
- Old Ironsides Energy LLC
- Read & Stevens
- BD Energy LLC
- Offshore Exploration & Production LLC
- Action Energy Management
- Saudi Aramco
Work highlights
- Represented Eni SpA in sprawling climate change litigation.
- Represented Southwest Energy in multiple class actions filed in Federal court related to a catastrophic storm.
- Represented PDVSA in multiple litigations, including parallel proceedings in SDNY and Delaware Superior Court related to a breach of guaranty.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Glenn M. Kurtz