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Price Collapse in the Energy Markets: A Comparison of UK/US Experience and Challenges

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

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The conversation will cover the collapse in energy markets, the challenges that brings and how those who are facing these concerns on both sides of the Atlantic are dealing with them.

Questions for the speakers? Please submit them in advance to Ashley Laney at ashley.laney@wbd-us.com

The Panel:

Michael Silver, Vice President and General Counsel of VAALCO Energy, Inc.

Mr. Silver has over 28 years of experience as in-house counsel working for major energy companies. Prior to joining VAALCO, from 2009 to 2018, Mr. Silver served as Managing Counsel for the Petroleum Division of BHP Group plc where he supported the company’s international upstream activities, including major acquisitions and divestments. Read full bio

Jon Fitzpatrick, Founder and Managing Director of Gneiss Energy (UK)

An energy industry representative with over 20 years’ experience, Jon is a qualified corporate lawyer, petroleum economist, investment banker and energy sector adviser. Prior to establishing Gneiss, Jon was Senior Managing Director and Head of Natural Resources for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Read full bio.

Richard Cockburn, Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (UK)
Richard Cockburn is a partner in WBD’s energy and natural resources group. Richard has worked with developers and contractors in the renewable energy sector on projects ranging from onshore and offshore windfarms to renewable heat, solar, wave, tidal and other projects. Read full bio

Matt Lewy, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK)
Matt is a partner in the London corporate team with a focus on energy and natural resources. Matt’s focus is on M&A and consortia arrangements, particularly in the upstream oil and gas, energy service and renewable energy sectors. Matt has experience working with clients in the UK (including UKCS), as well as having worked with clients and in both the US and Russia. Read full bio.

Jasper Mason, Of Counsel, Womble Bond Dickinson (US)

Jasper is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice group, focusing on the oil and gas industry. He has experience representing exploration and production companies and private equity clients on acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures involving upstream and midstream oil and gas assets. Read full bio.

Joe Tirone, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson (US), Moderator
Joe Tirone is the co-leader of Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources Sector. His practice focuses on energy project and infrastructure development, mergers and acquisitions and project finance. He has represented energy sector companies in structuring, negotiating and drafting a range of complex contracts and agreements. Read full bio.