In an ever-changing regulatory landscape, Clients require an in-depth knowledge and adept handling of issues in the energy, and oil and gas space. We pride ourselves with possessing deep knowledge and experience in navigating topical issues in the energy, oil and gas space:

Upstream (Exploration & Production)

• Title Review & Due Diligence
• Drafting, Review & Negotiating Leases, farmout agreements, joint operating agreements (JOAs)
• Surface Use & Access: Surface rights agreements, crossing agreements, and compensation

Midstream (Transportation & Storage)

• Pipeline & Facility Agreements:
  -Pipeline transportation agreements.
  -Storage agreements.
• Right-of-Way & Easements: Negotiation of easements for pipelines, facilities, and roads.
• Construction Contracts:
  -EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) agreements.
  -Procurement and contractor risk allocation.
  -Master Service Agreements and different types of Energy and Oil and Gas Agreements

Energy Transition & Renewables

• Renewable Energy Projects:
  -Land acquisition and leasing for wind, solar.
  -Power purchase agreements (PPAs).
  -Regulatory compliance for renewables.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

• -Purchase and sale of oil & gas assets.
• -Corporate acquisitions and reorganizations.
• Joint Ventures:
  -Structuring and drafting joint venture agreements.
  -Partnership and shareholder agreements.
• Financing:
  -Project financing, reserve-based lending.
  -Security documentation.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Energy Board Filings & Hearings:
• -CER (Canada Energy Regulator), AER (Alberta Energy Regulator).
• Indigenous & Stakeholder Consultation:
• -Duty to consult First Nations and Métis communities.
• -Impact benefit agreements.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
  -Compliance advice.
• Anti-bribery compliance