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Calum C. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the legal and commercial field, particularly in the oil and gas industry. Calum is currently serving as the Head of Energy and Partner in Corporate & Commercial at Gilson Gray LLP since 2021. Calum is also the Head of the Aberdeen Office at the same company.

In 2022, Calum C. took on the role of Vice Chair in the Legal Issues Forum at Offshore Energies UK. Prior to this, they founded and managed C&G Legal & Commercial Limited, a legal and commercial consultancy, from 2014 until 2021. At C&G, they provided support and solutions to the industry by negotiating and drafting various contracts for clients in different jurisdictions.

Calum C. was previously a Co-Founder and Senior Energy Lawyer at LEX Energy from 2019 to 2020. Calum also worked as a Consultant (Senior Associate) in the oil and gas team at Pinsent Masons from 2018 to 2019, where they were involved in transactional work and pipeline construction contracts.

From 2015 to 2018, Calum C. worked at Fairfield Energy Limited, first as the Group Company Secretary and later as the Head of Legal, Commercial & Partner Management. In these roles, they managed complex joint ventures and provided legal and commercial advisory support to the board of directors.

Before joining Fairfield Energy, Calum C. held various roles at Harbour Energy, including Legal Adviser at Premier Oil, where they worked on projects related to M&A, joint venture contracts, and company secretarial assistance. Calum also worked as a Solicitor at CMS Cameron McKenna, where they gained experience in M&A, joint ventures, and company secretarial work.

Overall, Calum C. has a strong background in the legal and commercial aspects of the oil and gas industry, with a focus on providing pragmatic solutions and support to clients.

Calum C. began their education at Robert Gordon University in 1999, where they obtained a BA (First Class Hons) in Law and Management in 2003. Calum continued their studies at the same university, earning an LLB (Distinction) degree in Law from 2004 to 2006. During their time at Robert Gordon University, Calum was recognized for their achievements and was awarded the Sweet & Maxwell Law Prize in both 2005 and 2006. After completing their LLB, Calum pursued further education at BPP Law School in 2011, where they took the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test to specialize in Law (England & Wales).