Strategic Legal Partnership
Ellis Consulting Group (ECG), as a strategic partner of Allstream Energy Partners, offers specialized fractional general counsel services tailored specifically for the energy industry. This relationship brings sophisticated legal expertise to the industry without the overhead of traditional large law firms or full-time in-house counsel.
Disclaimer: For the avoidance of doubt, Allstream Energy Partners and its affiliates are not legal advisors and do not provide or offer legal services, and nothing contained herein shall be relied upon as legal advice and neither Allstream Energy Partners nor its affiliates shall have any liability for any such reliance. Allstream Energy Partners and the legal professionals noted herein have a strategic partnership alliance to connect legal professionals with entities and individuals in the Allstream Energy Partners network and are under no other obligation or commitment for legal services.

Fractional General Counsel
Growing companies in the energy sector often find themselves caught between two costly extremes: the overhead of full-time, in-house counsel or the excessive fees of large international law firms.
ECG’s fractional general counsel solution bridges this gap by offering the benefits of dedicated legal expertise with transparent, cost-effective pricing that’s typically 50% lower than traditional law firm rates.
Our team has provided legal support on numerous cross-border energy, LNG, oil and gas, and power infrastructure projects, including:
The ECG Advantage
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Cost Savings
Receive the same level of experience and quality as large international firms at rates that are 50% lower with transparent, flexible pricing.
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Industry-Specific Focus
Unlike general practice attorneys, we focus on energy, infrastructure, and related technology sectors with deep industry knowledge.
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Scalable Support
Engagement models that scale with your business needs and growth trajectory, from 2 to 60 hours per month or project-specific work.
Industry Expertise
Proven Track Record
Our team has provided legal support on numerous cross-border energy and infrastructure projects
Development and execution of major LNG offshore liquefaction facilities with complex EPC agreements and financing structures.
Multiple vessel conversion and chartering arrangements with comprehensive maritime legal support.
Joint venture formations and development agreements across energy and infrastructure sectors.
Strategic acquisitions and mergers across energy and infrastructure sectors with full transaction support.
Intellectual property transactions and licensing agreements for energy technology companies.
Comprehensive regulatory compliance and permitting matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Flexible Engagement Models
Choose the pricing structure that best fits your business needs and budget
Monthly Subscription Services
- Scalable from 2 to 60 hours per month based on your needs
- Unused hours roll over to the next month for maximum value
- Overages are billed at reduced rates
- Transparent, predictable pricing
- Priority response times
Project-Based Services
- Ad hoc engagements for specific transactions or legal matters
- Tailored scope and pricing for individual projects
- No minimum commitments or ongoing obligations
- Perfect for M&A, financing, or development projects
- Flexible timeline accommodation