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Overview

The global oil and gas industry is at a crossroads. The impact of COVID-19 paired with a decrease in petroleum demand leaves a question mark over the direction the sector will take. With a high level of regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges, expertise from a dynamic oil and gas law firm is critical to managing change and securing success.

Whether you are a small exploration and production company or a large multi-national corporation, our oil and gas lawyers are equipped to address a full range of commercial and regulatory concerns. From development and financing to the execution of upstream and midstream projects, our cross-practice approach ensures you have the right expertise every step of the way.

With trends such as energy transition and digital transformation not slowing down, it is clear that the sector's attention is shifting. Emerging areas such as hydrogen and geothermal energy and the focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) are already having a huge impact. Many major players are strengthening their net-zero goals, implementing low carbon solutions and establishing robust carbon capture programs.

While focuses such as these may be a top priority, moving towards them will bring new challenges for the industry. Those going through the process of transformation will need counsel with a deep understanding of the sector and how the market is evolving to help shape decisions.

Members of our international team have broad experience supporting clients in jurisdictions around the world, including in Africa, North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Contact us today to find out how our team can support you on oil, gas, and energy projects.

The global oil and gas industry is at a crossroads. The impact of COVID-19 paired with a decrease in petroleum demand leaves a question mark over the direction the sector will take. With a high level of regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges, expertise from a dynamic oil and gas law firm is critical to managing change and securing success.

Whether you are a small exploration and production company or a large multi-national corporation, our oil and gas lawyers are equipped to address a full range of commercial and regulatory concerns. From development and financing to the execution of upstream and midstream projects, our cross-practice approach ensures you have the right expertise every step of the way.

With trends such as energy transition and digital transformation not slowing down, it is clear that the sector's attention is shifting. Emerging areas such as hydrogen and geothermal energy and the focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) are already having a huge impact. Many major players are strengthening their net-zero goals, implementing low carbon solutions and establishing robust carbon capture programs.

While focuses such as these may be a top priority, moving towards them will bring new challenges for the industry. Those going through the process of transformation will need counsel with a deep understanding of the sector and how the market is evolving to help shape decisions.

Members of our international team have broad experience supporting clients in jurisdictions around the world, including in Africa, North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Contact us today to find out how our team can support you on oil, gas, and energy projects.

Services offered

Our team applies specialist industry knowledge with a genuine ability to understand your commercial objectives. We deliver practical and actionable advice that is built on extensive experience, with many of our lawyers having previously worked in-house within the oil and gas sector. Our expertise includes access to funding or assets, production and processing, arrangements for pipeline and refining construction projects, joint ventures, disputes, M&A, IPOs, energy trading, and capital markets.

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Banking & Finance

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Capital Markets

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Climate Change and Environmental Law

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Commercial

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Commercial Litigation

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Competition Law & Antitrust

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Governance, Risk and Compliance

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Health and Safety

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Indigenous Law

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Insurance and Professional Liability

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International Trade and Customs

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Private Equity

Project Finance

Project Finance

Projects

Projects

Real Estate

Real Estate

Restructuring & Insolvency

Restructuring & Insolvency

Tax

Tax

Proven experience

Globally we advise a broad range of oil and gas companies, including public and private exploration corporations, contractors, suppliers, pipeline and refining companies. Past projects have included:

Oil & gas - Client work - Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Advised on a joint venture initiative with ProGroup MENA Limited of Masdar City, UAE, for the purposes of providing drilling equipment and services in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Oil & gas - Client work - CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

Advising on its potential equity participation in the Coastal GasLink Pipeline, a feeder pipeline for the $43bn Canada LNG project.
Oil & gas - Client work - Pipestone Energy Corp

Pipestone Energy Corp.

Pipestone Energy Corp.

Advising on the refinancing of its existing credit facilities to a $225m borrowing base loan, consisting of a $195m syndicated revolving facility, and a $30m bilateral operating facility.
Oil & gas - Client work - Upland Resources Limited

Upland Resources Limited

Upland Resources Limited

Advised on its registration in Jersey by way of a continuation out of the British Virgin Islands and migration into Jersey.

Oil & gas - Client work - Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Advised on a joint venture initiative with ProGroup MENA Limited of Masdar City, UAE, for the purposes of providing drilling equipment and services in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Oil & gas - Client work - CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

Advising on its potential equity participation in the Coastal GasLink Pipeline, a feeder pipeline for the $43bn Canada LNG project.
Oil & gas - Client work - Pipestone Energy Corp

Pipestone Energy Corp.

Pipestone Energy Corp.

Advising on the refinancing of its existing credit facilities to a $225m borrowing base loan, consisting of a $195m syndicated revolving facility, and a $30m bilateral operating facility.
Oil & gas - Client work - Upland Resources Limited

Upland Resources Limited

Upland Resources Limited

Advised on its registration in Jersey by way of a continuation out of the British Virgin Islands and migration into Jersey.

Oil & gas - Client work - Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Advised on a joint venture initiative with ProGroup MENA Limited of Masdar City, UAE, for the purposes of providing drilling equipment and services in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Oil & gas - Client work - CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

CGL First Nations Limited Partnership

Advising on its potential equity participation in the Coastal GasLink Pipeline, a feeder pipeline for the $43bn Canada LNG project.
Oil & gas - Client work - Pipestone Energy Corp

Pipestone Energy Corp.

Pipestone Energy Corp.

Advising on the refinancing of its existing credit facilities to a $225m borrowing base loan, consisting of a $195m syndicated revolving facility, and a $30m bilateral operating facility.
Oil & gas - Client work - Upland Resources Limited

Upland Resources Limited

Upland Resources Limited

Advised on its registration in Jersey by way of a continuation out of the British Virgin Islands and migration into Jersey.

Oil & gas - Client work - Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Clear Directional Drilling Solutions Limited

Advised on a joint venture initiative with ProGroup MENA Limited of Masdar City, UAE, for the purposes of providing drilling equipment and services in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Recognition

"Gowling has depth of knowledge and expertise, as well as excellent client service. The firm has been providing support on various complex and sophisticated matters."

Chambers and Partners

Our international oil and gas lawyers are recognised by a host of legal directories. We are consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 in energy, oil and gas, and natural resources categories.

Charles Bond is consistently ranked in both Chambers UK and Chambers Global, and Chambers Global recognises France Tenaille as a 'Foreign Expert' for international and cross border work. Andrew Lamb is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada™.

Latinvex names France Tenaille in the Latin America: Top 100 Lawyers and Latin America: Top 100 Female Lawyers for her work in international M&A, capital markets, and project finance in the energy sector.

Key contacts

Charles Bond

Charles Bond

Partner

Head of Capital Markets
Leader of Natural Resources Sector (UK)

London
Andrew Lamb

Andrew Lamb

Partner

Head of Oil & Gas

Calgary
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