Sector Overview
Those working in the energy and resources sector need operational and environmental licenses differing significantly based on the nature of the activity, whether exploration, production, renewable energy, or mining.
Services contracts in this sector carry conventions specific to safety standards and incident liability, requiring drafting accounting for these sector conventions.
Regulatory Framework
This sector falls under specialized operational and environmental regulations issued by relevant sector regulatory bodies for each type of activity.
How We Work With This Sector
We precisely identify the relevant sector regulatory body based on the nature of the activity, then review requirements specific to it.
Who We Work With in This Sector
Energy companies needing their operational and environmental licenses reviewed.
Support services companies for the sector needing supply contracts drafted accounting for this sector's safety conventions.
We notice that new companies entering this sector, whether in renewable energy or traditional support services, need more time than expected to understand the complex web of contractual relationships between government bodies, operators, and suppliers, and we recommend a comprehensive initial review of this network before committing to any individual contract within it, to understand the company's actual position within the broader value chain.
Related Services for This Sector
For oil-specific activities, this connects with our energy, oil and gas law service.
For environmental compliance accompanying these activities, this connects with our environmental and water law service.
Common Questions
Do you cover renewable energy alongside oil and gas?
Yes, we cover this sector broadly, including renewable energy and mining alongside conventional oil and gas.
Do you review ongoing environmental compliance for this sector?
Yes, we track this compliance periodically to ensure the company stays within required operational and environmental standards.