OEUK Legal Conference and Dinner

Join us at our annual OEUK Legal Conference and Dinner which will take place on 24 September 2026 at the Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen.

This flagship event is a key date in the offshore energy sector’s legal and commercial calendar, bringing together over 150 professionals from across the UK. It offers a unique opportunity for in-house counsel, private practice lawyers, and specialist contractors to connect, share insights, and explore the key legal and commercial challenges shaping our industry.

The conference agenda will feature a dynamic mix of thought leadership, case law analysis, and interactive discussion, with presentations titled:

• Political and policy risk – UK outlook
• Judicial review
• Technology considerations for the legal profession in the energy sector
• Drilling down into dispute: Exemption clauses, termination rights and realities of offshore charter conflicts
• Sanctions & export controls: Navigating the North Sea through shifting geopolitics and heightened enforcement risk
• Rethinking decommissioning – what can we do better?

The agenda will also comprise of a number of short, snappy toolkit talks – a perfect opportunity to refresh your knowledge on:

• Dawn raids and emergency response
• IP in the North Sea: Patent tips for offshore innovation
• Legal privilege
• Force majeure

The full conference agenda will be released shortly!

Recognised as a must-attend event for the legal community, the OEUK Legal Conference and Dinner offers both professional development and valuable networking in a relaxed and engaging setting.

Sponsorship opportunities

A range of sponsorship opportunities are available for this event, click here to find out more.

To note your interest or discuss a package further please email Louise Edwards, Senior Events Adviser – [email protected]

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OEUK does not offer refunds on completed transactions however a name change for the same event may be possible.

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