Oil and Gas Law

OIL & GAS
We provide legal expertise across all stages of oil and gas projects, both upstream (exploration and
production) and downstream (refining, transport, sale). We offer the following:
1. Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs)
• Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs)
• Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) for oil, gas, or LNG(spot/term/master)
• Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) for petroleum derivatives
• Legal drafting: MOUs, letters, and oil trade documentation
• Transport and pipeline agreements
• Drilling and service contracts
2. Regulatory Compliance
• Advising on local, national, and international energy and environmental regulations
• Ensuring compliance with licensing regimes, tax laws, and export/import restrictions
• Handling permits and authorizations
3. Due Diligence and M&A
• Conducting legal due diligence in acquisitions, divestitures, or asset transfers
• Supporting mergers and acquisitions of energy companies or projects
4. Risk Assessment and Advisory
• Advising clients on risk allocation in contracts (e.g., force majeure, liability caps)
• Structuring deals to mitigate geopolitical or commercial risks
5. Cross-border and International Law
• Navigating bilateral investment treaties (BITs), international trade law, or maritime law
• Advising on transnational infrastructure projects
6. Local Content and Government Relations
• Advising on local content laws, employment rules, and host government obligations
• Supporting negotiations with host states or national oil companies (NOCs)