Frank’s practice is primarily focused on the international energy industry. He has assisted with international energy projects in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Central America, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and the former Soviet Union.
His clients have included some of the largest integrated international energy companies, such as Amoco, Conoco-Philips, CPC, Unocal, and Texaco, as well as smaller ones new to the international arena. His clients have also included numerous host governments and national oil companies in regard to petroleum legislation/regulations and model contract matters including: Albania, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Republic of China (Taiwan), Ukraine, Vietnam, Bahrain, Saudi Aramco, Liberia, Republic of South Africa, The Gambia, Turkmenistan and Trinidad & Tobago.
He also serves as an arbitration counsel and has been called upon to serve as an arbitrator and regularly acts as an expert witness in connection with international arbitration and court proceedings regarding international petroleum contract matters.
In addition to his international energy work for clients, Frank teaches international petroleum contracts and negotiations at in-house courses for clients, seminars and universities around the world. Frank is also the author of many leading papers, books and articles on international energy law.
In 2007, Frank appeared on the BNN television discussing Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto investments in Mongolia.