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Lexology Index Energy 2025
June 17, 2025

Lexology Index ranked BRG among the leading firms globally in Lexology Index Energy 2025. Thirteen BRG experts are recognized for their exceptional expertise spanning pricing issues, evaluation of long-term energy contracts, and delivery of expert testimony.
- Christopher Goncalves, chair of BRG’s Energy & Climate practice, is a “top-tier energy expert” highly recommended for his “in-depth sectoral knowledge, good attention to detail and excellent work preparation”.
- Manuel Abdala is a “global elite” who “continues to build an international practice focused on damage valuation rivalled by none”.
- Athanasia Arapogianni Konisti is an energy commodities pricing and energy markets specialist who has “significant experience providing expert evidence for disputes internationally”.
- Peter Bird provides expert services on economic and financial issues involving complex energy projects and “comes highly recommended in the energy industry for his experience advising the power industry spanning nearly four decades”.
- Clients and peers alike refer to Santiago Dellepiane as the “one to hire in the US”. He assists international clients with valuation, regulatory and damage analysis matters.
- Colm Gibson supports clients in both advisory and contentious matters and is a “top energy expert” widely praised for his “deep knowledge of the sector and cutting-edge economic analysis”.
- Mustafa Hadi “stands out in the international marketplace for his valuation and accounting expertise” and is “highly recommended for complex investment treaty and commercial disputes in the energy sector”.
- Laura Hardin receives plaudits for her “mastery of the relevant issues and attention to detail” and ranks prominently as a valuation and damages expert.
- Greg Harman “commands a spectacular reputation as a valuation, finance and damages expert”, and peers laud him as an “excellent and experienced witness”.
- Li Li is highly praised for her “comprehensive, precise, punctual and productive analysis of world LNG [liquefied natural gas] transactions”, and her “excellent analytical skills are backed up by a wealth of experience”.
- Crosby MacDonald is praised for his “strong commercial awareness and technical ability” and described as “an excellent problem solver”.
- Branko Terzic is an “esteemed regulatory and valuation expert” who has “impeccable knowledge of a broad range of matters, including oil pipelines and hydroelectric power”.
- Alayna Tria stands out for her “smart and diligent work ethic”, “excellent analytical skills” and “invaluable input”.
Related Professionals
Christopher Goncalves
Managing DirectorWashington, DCManuel A. Abdala
Managing DirectorWashington, DCAthanasia Arapogianni Konisti
Associate DirectorLondonPeter Bird
Managing DirectorLondon, SingaporeSantiago Dellepiane
Managing DirectorNew YorkColm Gibson
Managing DirectorLondonMustafa Hadi
Managing DirectorHong Kong, SingaporeLaura Hardin
Managing DirectorHoustonGreg Harman
Managing DirectorLondon, JohannesburgLi Li
DirectorLos Angeles, Downtown, Washington, DCCrosby MacDonald
DirectorCalgary, Hong Kong, SingaporeBranko Terzic
Managing DirectorWashington, DCAlayna Tria
Associate DirectorWashington, DC
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