John Almy is a shareholder at Liskow & Lewis and a member of the firm’s Business Transactions practice group. He is an accomplished business lawyer with deep experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating operational contracts in the oilfield and offshore sectors. He focuses on risk allocation through indemnity and insurance frameworks, helping clients navigate complex contractual landscapes across Texas, Louisiana, the Gulf Coast, and internationally.

Maritime and offshore clients rely on John for guidance with master service agreements, drilling contracts, and master time charters. His approach blends legal precision with commercial pragmatism—advising not just on the words in a contract, but how they align with operational realities and current market norms.

For example, John recently helped an operator overhaul a master service agreement to better reflect updated legal standards and more balanced risk-sharing. In another matter, he guided a client through high-pressure negotiations on an IADC drilling contract—securing critical changes in record time so the well could be drilled on schedule.

John’s expertise also extends to indemnity structures beyond traditional oilfield work, including downstream, construction, and real estate agreements—always with a careful eye on how state law impacts enforceability and exposure.