Partner

Laura Petrie

Laura is a partner in our Oil and Gas team with significant experience providing corporate and commercial advice to upstream oil and gas clients.

She frequently advises operators on a range of exploration and production matters including operational issues, general contracting and asset restructuring. She also undertakes transactional work both on an asset and corporate basis, advising on due diligence preparation or review, SPAs and allocation of decommissioning liability on acquisition and divestment.

Laura also has significant service sector experience, advising clients on the use of standard form contracts (including LOGIC and NEC3) and the preparation of bespoke terms and conditions.

Living Brodies' values

Clients appreciate Laura's pragmatic, collaborative and solution focused approach to achieving results.

Highlights

Senior tutor for the energy elective on the Legal Diploma at Aberdeen University.
A member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators where she serves on the Aberdeen committee.
She has contributed a chapter to the 3rd edition of Oil and Gas Law: Current practices and Emerging Trends.

Rankings

Ranked Individual for Oil & Gas in Chambers UK 2025.
Recognised as a Recommended Individual in Oil & Gas by Legal 500 UK 2025.

Laura Petrie is one of the best North Sea and O&G lawyers there is. She has deep and broad experience plus up-to-date market knowledge of all key projects and players. It's also great to see the way she mentors and supports younger team members.

Legal 500 UK 2026