Oil & Gas
Licensing, exploration and production rights, PSCs, project contracts, financing and disputes.
What it is
Energy projects carry long horizons, heavy regulation and very large numbers, which means an error at the structuring stage is expensive for decades. We advise across the whole lifecycle — from the licence and the production-sharing contract through to decommissioning and dispute resolution.
What this covers
Licensing & Production Rights
Advice on licensing, exploration and production rights and production-sharing contracts (PSCs).
Joint Ventures & Project Contracts
Structuring joint ventures and preparing the project contracts on which the operation depends.
Regulatory Compliance & Land Access
Regulatory compliance, land access and the approvals required to operate lawfully.
Environmental Obligations
Advice on environmental obligations attaching to exploration, production and site restoration.
Financing & Taxation
Project financing, security arrangements and the taxation treatment of energy operations.
Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
Risk management across the project lifecycle and strategy for negotiation, arbitration and litigation support.
How we work
- 1Assess the licence, the acreage and the obligations
- 2Structure the venture and the contract framework
- 3Secure regulatory, land and environmental clearance
- 4Manage risks and resolve disputes as they arise
Typically needed
- Licence, PSC or concession documents
- Joint venture and operating agreements
- Environmental clearances and site records
Our core role
Structure the investment, secure regulatory rights, protect commercial interests and manage legal risks throughout the energy project lifecycle.