The speed of change in the oil and gas industry means today’s energy lawyer must adapt their skills quickly in order to stay ahead of the game. Lorna Dawson reports from Aberdeen
The oil and gas industry dominates today’s headlines and for good reason. With oil prices at more than $140 (£70) a barrel (contrast this with 1998 when oil prices hovered around $12 (£6) a barrel), the UK is moving from being a net oil and gas exporter to a net importer. With the emphasis on global warming, the industry is at its highest profile since the 1970s. And Aberdeen, commonly known as the oil capital of Europe, is living in exciting times.
