Morgan Lewis serves as trusted legal counsel to the domestic and international oil and gas industry. Among our clients are upstream, midstream, and downstream industry constituents ranging from large, integrated energy corporations to independent and fast-growth enterprises. We are committed to working with clients in lockstep, designing legal strategies that can distinguish them from the competition.
Fueling the Future
From domestic and international development to complex transactions and dispute resolution, we advise oil and gas companies of all sizes on:
- Acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture transactions involving upstream, midstream, and downstream assets
- Project development and financing initiatives, including EPC contracts, supply agreements, and financing arrangements
- Thorough due diligence and risk assessments to support mergers, acquisitions, and other high-stakes transactions
- Regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, and litigation involving federal and state agencies and international tribunals
Safeguarding Oil & Gas
Our litigators draw upon their deep industry background to help realize favorable outcomes. We resolve:
- Construction disputes, regulatory enforcement actions, and environmental claims
- High-stakes international arbitrations and domestic litigation
- Internal investigations in the United States and around the globe
- Whistleblower claims
Our multijurisdictional experience and technical understanding of oil and gas operations enable us to craft compelling arguments that can make the difference with opposing counsel, judges, and juries.
Designing the Next Chapter
As the oil and gas industry evolves, we keep in stride by advising on the legalities of new opportunities and innovation, a sampling of which includes:
- Integration of cutting-edge technologies across oil and gas operations
- Legal implications of climate change and environmental regulations
- Complex cross-border transactions amid changing global laws and regulations