Legal Transactions in the Oil and Gas Industry
Transactions are a fundamental component of oil and gas dealings. However, they can be risky and complicated due to the fine-print details of negotiation and documentation. It is important to have knowledgeable legal counsel to minimize liability, assist with regulatory agency interactions, and correctly file the necessary state, federal, or international filings.
Gray Becker will assist you with structuring, negotiating, and finalizing your transaction. We will first gain an understanding of your unique situation and objectives, then tailor our legal counsel to support those objectives with the proper legal action and documents. We take great pride in leveraging our expertise to help you accomplish your goals in these ever-changing and increasingly complicated regulatory and economic circumstances.
Gray Becker advises our clients on all aspects of oil and gas transactions and provides guidance throughout all stages of the legal process, ranging from preliminary negotiation and deal structuring to post-closing operations.
We prepare and review legal documents for every aspect of the oil and gas industry, including upstream, midstream, and downstream transactions.
Within these spheres, we handle all phases and sizes of oil and gas transactions with the same high-quality service, including:
- Negotiating and drafting exploration contracts
- Purchase and sale transactions
- Mineral leases
- Joint operating agreements
- DrillCo
- Farmout agreements
- Surface use agreements
- Royalty agreements
- Leasing and permitting
- Term assignments
- Oilfield service agreements
- Oil and gas taxation
- Unitizations
Acquisitions in the Oil and Gas Industry
Acquisitions are a prevalent form of oil and gas transactions. In the current economic environment, it is critical to be confident that your legal team will provide experience and expertise to guide your transaction and protect your interests.
Our services for clients include legal representation for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), guiding you through all aspects of the M&A process, including:
- Finalizing deal structures, title transfers, taxes, etc.
- Negotiating and structuring transaction documents
- Due diligence
- Title review and title opinions
- Regulatory compliance
Gray Becker provides strategic legal guidance to ensure your acquisition mitigates high-risk or high-cost complications while maximizing profit. We regularly draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sales agreements for oil and gas assets, including pipelines, wells, properties, and other related assets.
Gray Becker represents both targets and bidders in the acquisition process and is committed to ensuring that your interests are furthered in all phases, as well as in regulatory aspects of the transaction.
Tax Considerations for Oil and Gas Acquisitions
Nearly all mergers and acquisitions involve the consideration of taxes. By providing tax structuring advice and negotiating definitive documentation of acquisitions, we ensure that our clients reap the maximum benefits from efficient transactions. We advise you on all tax-efficient strategies for your acquisition to ensure that your interests are protected from costly expenses.
Contact Gray Becker, P.C.
Our attorneys have over 100 years of collective experience in the oil and gas industry and leverage this expertise to further your legal objectives. If you are participating in oil and gas transactions or acquisitions, contact our experienced energy lawyers at Gray Becker, P.C. today.