Steve Otillar

White & Case LLP

For nearly three decades, Steven Otillar has been a trusted advisor to clients seeking to develop, finance, buy and sell energy projects worldwide. He has an outstanding track record of handling high-profile and complex projects and transactions under Texas and English law, in both English and Spanish. He has deep experience in offshore energy projects, LNG-to-power, cross border utilization, and helping traditional E&P companies expand into low-carbon ventures. Steven has led several oil & gas and alternative energy projects in the United States while also developing a passion for working in developing markets, advising IOCs, NOCs and governments with the implementation of first-of-their-kind upstream, midstream and downstream projects.

He is currently ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA – Offshore Energy for his "tremendous expertise in offshore energy work with decades of experience representing clients engaged in significant projects in the US, Latin America and further afield." He is also a frequent lecturer and author on energy-related topics, and the former President of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (formerly AIPN). He currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Institute for Energy Law in the Center for American and International Law and is Chair of the International Committee.