hydrocarbons law

Hydrocarbons law counseling

Clarity, in-depth knowledge, ongoing training, a demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate with government officials, and partnering with our clients, have all led to the growth of PAZ HOROWITZ in the area of hydrocarbons, presently Ecuador’s most important export sector.

Hydrocarbons law services

Paz Horowitz oil & gas lawyers have considerable experience in handling all types of energy sector transactions as well as the corollary regulatory and legal issues of doing business in Ecuador. We provide the following services:

Negotiation and preparation of bids for major oil blocks and marginal fields
Negotiation with Ecuadorian state oil company for post-bid acquisition of rights
Structuring, negotiation and drafting of:

Service Contracts
Shareholder Agreements
Joint Venture Contracts
Oil & Gas Dispute Settlement Agreements

Due diligence for the acquisition of rights to explore, develop and operate oil & gas concessions
Analysis and assessment of oil & gas disputes with Ecuadorian government on behalf of multinational producers and energy service providers
Litigation, arbitration and negotiation of disputes stemming from petroleum contracts
Service and participation contract compliance advice
Integrated tax and accounting structuring services
Land Acquisition Processes

Environmental law services

Acquisition of Environmental Permits
Environmental Protection Legislation Compliance Planning
Coordination of Environmental Impact Studies and Environmental Audits
Government relations services to sustain and support hydrocarbons and gas activities in sensitive areas.

Community relations

Community relations campaigns with NGOs and local and indigenous groups and councils.

Highlights

Litigation, negotiation and arbitration of oil & gas disputes, including drilling contract claims
Regulatory compliance services
Registration of energy companies and suppliers with National Hydrocarbons Bureau (DNH)
Integrated general legal advice in conjunction with our tax and corporate law departments