Professional

Peter Adams has over 30 years' experience as a commercial lawyer predominantly in energy. He has worked extensively at the top level of some of the world's largest companies, both in the UK and abroad. He spent 20 years working for Exxon as Corporate and Company Lawyer. In 1991 he joined Associated Gas Supplies Ltd to head the legal and regulatory function, before being appointed a Director and Secretary on the company's acquisition by Elf.

Background

Peter Adams was educated at Wellington College and qualified from the College of Law. After qualification he joined Esso and worked in most areas of oil, petrol and gas law before joining the gas industry at the time that independent gas companies first emerged. He formed and chaired the industry association and was for many years secretary of the City of Westminster Law Society.

Specialisations

Senior legal appointments across a range of industry sectors, with special emphasis upon energy, oil, gas and power, and competition. He has particular interests in Regulatory Policy issues and Renewable Energy.