Energy & Non-Renewable Resources

Comprehensive legal advice across all stages of the hydrocarbon value chain.
Includes:

• Negotiation of contracts with the State (participation, service provision, association, joint management).

• Tax stability agreements and investment protection mechanisms.

• Joint ventures, consortia, and cooperation agreements for oilfield operations.

• Licensing and permitting for exploration, exploitation, and transportation.

• Representation in energy-related arbitration (domestic and international).

• Public procurement and performance of infrastructure and service contracts.

Specialised legal support throughout the mining project lifecycle.

• Constitution, assignment, and operation of mining concessions.

• Exploration, operation, and project finance agreements.

• Regulatory due diligence on environmental, technical, and social compliance.

• Negotiation of royalties, benefits, and community agreements.

• Administrative and judicial defence before competent authorities.

Ongoing regulatory and governmental relations advisory.

• Licences and permits.

• Public procurement advisory and contract performance supervision.

• Fiscal, customs, and competition law compliance for energy and mining operations.

• Review and update of contractual frameworks and templates.

Responsible management of environmental and community aspects in extractive projects.

• Environmental licences and management plans.

• Impact assessments, monitoring, and remediation programs.

• Prior consultation processes and community engagement.

• Hazardous waste management and emissions control.

• Representation in complex energy-related disputes.

• Domestic and international arbitration, including ICSID, UNCITRAL, and ICC proceedings.

• Mediation and negotiation of contractual and investment disputes.

• Administrative and sanctioning litigation before governmental bodies.

• Defence of investment rights and contractual stability.

• Structuring of investment and cross-border transactions.

• Project finance and sovereign guarantee arrangements.

• Import and export of resources, machinery, and specialised equipment.

• Negotiation of international energy and commodity sale contracts.

• Advisory on pricing regulations and competition law.