Oil and Gas Law

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)