Oil & Gas

Oil and gas companies are faced with a challenging operating environment, with everything from stringent regulations to the global shift towards carbonisation affecting their day-to-day working. This is where expert legal counsel can be essential.

The large number of factors influencing the directions of the hydrocarbon production chain is significant and often makes the industry unpredictable, as witnessed in the most recent downturn.

So, in order to succeed in this environment, oil and gas companies need legal counsel from those who have an in-depth understanding of the industry and the latest regulations within it – as well as global industry-specific experience that can be translated into providing practical advice. Here is where DWF’s oil and gas team can help.

DWF's oil and gas team can be involved in all stages of a project. This can see us working with oil and gas players of all sizes, including national and international oil companies, oilfield service businesses, pipeline, storage and terminal companies, refining and chemical companies, financial institutions and also governments from around the world.

Our lawyers have “vast experience in managing huge international petroleum projects” – Who's Who Legal - Energy.

Our sector specialists also have in-house experience and our expertise spans:

Petroleum licences and concessions
Environmental permissions and consents
Operating agreements, construction (including EPC and EPCM contracts)
LNG related contracts
Oil and gas and regulatory issues (including health and safety)
Insurance
Decommissioning
Transportation agreements
Oil storage regulations
Agreements and arrangements
Refining
Marketing and fuel supply arrangements
Dispute resolution

This array of industry expertise ensures that our teams can help meet all your oil and gas firm’s needs and provide the right support and legal counsel you require. DWF is also a member and a sponsor of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators.

“The team at DWF is very practical and forward-thinking. Its energy specialists are able to give prompt and specialist advice.”

Legal 500