We provide comprehensive legal advice on matters related to gas exploration and the augmentation of existing gas fields, assisting with a wide range of commercial, regulatory, and contractual matters in the oil and gas sector.
Our experience spans a variety of matters, including drafting and negotiating crude oil supply agreements, drilling contracts, joint operations and financing arrangements, and petroleum concession agreements.
Additionally, we have advised on regulatory frameworks for cross-border energy pipeline projects and supported clients with due diligence related to significant financing deals for gas pipeline developments. We are experienced in handling gas supply agreements and the establishment of gas compression plants and pipelines for energy projects.
Notable Matters
- Advised on the negotiation of bulk crude oil supply agreements with local refineries.
- Provided advice on various commercial matters, including drilling, rig services, and petroleum concession agreements, as well as joint operations and financing arrangements.
- Assisted with due diligence on the regulatory framework for the financing of cross-border gas pipelines and related energy projects.
- Advised on a gas supply agreement for a power plant project and provided counsel on establishing gas compression plants and pipelines.
- Assisted with the sale and divestment of oil and gas equipment and assets across multiple regions.
- Advised on the establishment of joint ventures and logistics companies for the development of energy infrastructure, including the development of key pipeline projects.
- Advised on the negotiation of farm-in and farm-out agreements for energy companies.
- Represented clients in multi-billion-dollar corporate arbitration related to the oil and gas sector.
- Advised on a variety of matters, including the acquisition and disposal of assets, financing of projects, and joint operating agreements.
- Assisted with the renewal of exploration production sharing agreements ("EPSA") for oil and gas exploration blocks.
- Provided due diligence support for companies preparing for listing on securities exchanges and confirmed the status of oil and gas assets.
- Advised on the establishment of joint venture entities for providing tugging and towage services at a port facility.
- Provided advice on the formation of joint ventures to offer oil and gas logistics and storage services.
- Advised on drilling contracts and various other service agreements within the oilfield sector.
- Represented a mid-sized oil and gas company in arbitration regarding a breach of operator fiduciary duties.
- Acted as lead advisor in arbitration proceedings related to a breach of contractual obligations under a drilling contract.
- Represented a petroleum exploration and production company in an ICC arbitration regarding multiple claims and counterclaims.
- Provided guidance on the establishment of an oil and gas service project in Africa.
- Represented a regional oil and gas services company in a joint operations dispute, involving arbitration under LCIA rules.
- Acted on behalf of a Turkish EPC company regarding the termination of an oil and gas engineering and construction concession contract and subsequent ICSID arbitration.