Energy disputes attorney David Hesse has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.

David Hesse

David Hesse

Hesse’s practice focuses on oil and gas litigation and arbitration matters with a strong emphasis on Africa.

He advises states and national oil and gas companies on disputes, settlements, and upstream activities, as well as international tenders, refinery projects, farm-out agreements, and other contracts in the petroleum and petrochemical industries. His practice includes international commercial arbitration matters involving Anglophone and Francophone states and state entities in North, East, Central and West Africa.

Hesse, previously a partner with Clyde & Co., joins corporate lawyer Philip Mace - also a former Clyde & Co partner -  as the newest additions to Hunton Andrews Kurth’s London-based energy team. Mace's practice is focused on energy and upstream oil and gas transactions. 

Tom Taylor, co-head of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s litigation team, commented: 'David is an outstanding lawyer whose experience and ability to navigate complex international disputes make him an ideal complement to the team.'

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