"… l Co. And Akin Gump was just one of six top-flight lobbying firms hired by CNOOC to push its bid.At Akin Gump, a strike team made up of more than a dozen o …"

"… al editorials and talking points that highlighted the Western qualities of CNOOC, 70 percent of which is owned by the Chinese government. The team drafted …"

"… rat, even stopped by Akin Gump's swanky offices for a personal briefing on CNOOC's bid."The lobbying on CNOOC was particularly intense on both sides," said …"

"… p's swanky offices for a personal briefing on CNOOC's bid."The lobbying on CNOOC was particularly intense on both sides," said Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., o …"