Alan O'Brien

Alan O'Brien is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the energy and construction sectors. Currently serving as Chief Legal Officer at CNOOC International since 2003, Alan has played a significant role in high-profile transactions, including the sale of Nexen to CNOOC Limited. Previous positions include Director at EnCana, where Alan contributed to the development of the Buzzard Field, and various legal roles at LASMO, Marathon, and Costain, focusing on construction and civil engineering projects. Alan holds an MBA from Henley Business School, where the dissertation concentrated on legal service quality within in-house legal departments.