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Adam Gray focuses on complex disputes and pre-dispute counseling around the globe. As a partner in our Construction Litigation and International Arbitration practices, Adam represents clients in the construction, energy, and technology sectors.
In the construction sector, Adam represents clients in disputes and counseling regarding the construction of power plants, refineries, renewable energy projects, data centers, hotels, and other facilities. He has litigated claims regarding construction megaprojects in the Middle East, South America and other areas of the world, including disputes before the ICC, LCIA, and other arbitration institutions. He focuses particularly on pre-dispute resolution to help clients avoid lengthy disputes.
In the energy sector, Adam represents companies in a wide variety of matters, including disputes over decommissioning obligations, regulatory requirements, power contracts, operating agreements, oil field technology, equipment failures and electricity pricing. He has represented industry leaders such as Weatherford International, Shell, Occidental, Halliburton, Chevron, and Calpine Corporation.
Adam has been recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers for construction expertise since 2018 and 2020, respectively, and separately by Chambers for general commercial disputes since 2022. According to client comments provided to Chambers, "Adam is well versed in technical and difficult matters that arise in construction cases"; a "mastermind"; and "down to earth and able to explain complex matters."
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, high honors
B.A., Duke University
California
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Law Clerk, The Honorable Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
October 31, 2024
King & Spalding Advises EDF and Masdar-Led Consortium on Cutting Edge, AMAALA Multi-Utilities Infrastructure Facility
October 9, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
March 27, 2024
Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Ranks King & Spalding among the Top Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Representing petrochemical-facility owner in ICC arbitration with contractor regarding project in Saudi Arabia
Representing confidential client in the assessment of variation orders related to giga-projects in Saudi Arabia
Representing windfarm owner in international arbitration against supplier of turbines
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October 17, 2024
DIFC and Abu Dhabi Courts Uphold DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Agreements
May 24, 2024
Enhancing Jurisdictional Clarity: Dubai’s New Judicial Authority
October 31, 2024
King & Spalding Advises EDF and Masdar-Led Consortium on Cutting Edge, AMAALA Multi-Utilities Infrastructure Facility
October 9, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
March 27, 2024
Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Ranks King & Spalding among the Top Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Representing petrochemical-facility owner in ICC arbitration with contractor regarding project in Saudi Arabia
Representing confidential client in the assessment of variation orders related to giga-projects in Saudi Arabia
Representing windfarm owner in international arbitration against supplier of turbines
See more
October 17, 2024
DIFC and Abu Dhabi Courts Uphold DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Agreements
May 24, 2024
Enhancing Jurisdictional Clarity: Dubai’s New Judicial Authority
October 31, 2024
King & Spalding Advises EDF and Masdar-Led Consortium on Cutting Edge, AMAALA Multi-Utilities Infrastructure Facility
October 9, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
March 27, 2024
Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Ranks King & Spalding among the Top Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, high honors
B.A., Duke University
California
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Law Clerk, The Honorable Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit