Practice Area

Oil & Gas Law

We advise resource owners, international oil companies, national oil companies, governments, contractors, and service providers throughout the entire oil and gas value chain.

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Who We Advise

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We advise resource owners, international oil companies, national oil companies, governments, contractors, and service providers throughout the entire oil and gas value chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.

Our services include:

Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs)
Oil and gas licenses, leases, and concessions
Joint venture, pooling, and unitization agreements
Surface rights negotiations
Royalty and bonus payment review and compliance
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Regulatory compliance and project advisory
Indigenous stakeholder negotiations
Operational and commercial dispute resolution

Scope of Work

International Oil & Gas Commercial Transactions

We provide specialized legal and commercial support for international energy transactions, including:

Cross-border oil and gas investments
International commercial contracts
Production Sharing Agreement negotiations
Local content compliance advisory
Subcontractor and service provider engagement
Project development and operational support

Our extensive knowledge of African energy markets allows us to bridge international business objectives with local legal and regulatory requirements.

Oil & Gas Sale and Purchase Transactions

We represent principals, mandates, agents, traders, refineries, and energy companies involved in the sale and purchase of crude oil and refined petroleum products, including:

Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
Due diligence and transaction verification
Contract preparation and negotiation
Agency and mandate services
International transaction management
Documentary compliance
Charterparty negotiations and transportation arrangements
Transaction dispute resolution

Our goal is to ensure secure, compliant, and commercially successful transactions while minimizing operational and financial risks.

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