Thirdly Edition 7

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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

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IN CONVERSATION WITH MAARTEN SCHOLTEN General Counsel, Total S.A. DIANE HUGHES Managing Director, AlixPartners

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RECENT CASE LAW “DRILL OR DROP” AND CARRY PROVISIONS IN EXPLORATION AGREEMENTS RECENT CASES ON THE INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS

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INSOLVENCY LAW V ARBITRATION

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SPECIAL REPORT – POLITICAL UNREST AND SANCTIONS THINGS FALL APART...

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INVESTING IN IRAN

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UPSTREAM OIL & GAS DISPUTES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

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MARKET COMMENTARY GLOBAL OIL PRICE VOLATILITY REPORT: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN 2016

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CLYDE & CO’S TOP TEN LEGAL TIPS: DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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GAS PRICE REOPENERS – IS THERE A BETTER WAY?

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NEWS IN BRIEF PEOPLE MOVES MARKET ACTIVITY

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NOTABLE CASES

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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