Robin Acworth
Robin Acworth
Biography
Robin Acworth is a commercial lawyer whose practice focusses on the upstream and midstream energy sectors, including LNG and renewables.
He has extensive experience advising on energy projects and transactions in Canada and in a broad range of other jurisdictions. His experience includes advising on the sale and purchase of LNG and other commodities, transportation, construction and use of terminals, power generation facilities and other infrastructure, both onshore and offshore, including related maritime elements, vessel chartering, and shipbuilding and conversion.
Robin qualified as an aeronautical engineer before converting to law. He trained in London with another leading law firm and spent time practising both in London and in Singapore before relocating to Calgary in 2018.
Professional experience
Rankings and recognitions
Rankings and recognitions
Best Lawyers in Canada: Energy Law, 2025-2026; Oil and Gas Law, 2026
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 2024: recommended in Energy (Oil & Gas)
Education
Education
LL.B., The University of Law, London, 2008
Graduate Diploma in Law, The University of Law, London, 2007
M.Eng., Aeronautical Engineering, University of Bristol, 2005
Memberships and activities
Memberships and activities
Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of Alberta
The Law Society of England and Wales
Canadian Maritime Law Association
Canadian Law Energy Foundation