Oil, Gas & Mineral Resources

SOLLEX team has long-standing expertise in the evolving Egyptian legal and regulatory frameworks with an in-depth and practical understanding of concession agreements, corporate matters, an acute understanding of the dynamics of the Oil & Gas and Mineral Resources sectors, and a solid experience in dispute resolution in Egypt.

Advising IOCs in relation to the Egyptian legal and regulatory frameworks.

Financing and M&A transactions focused in the oil & gas industry.

Reviewing and commenting on concession agreements, direct and indirect assignment of rights, pre-emption rights.

Drafting and reviewing agreements including services, sales, farm-in/out and joint venture/operation agreements.

Liaising and negotiating with the various authorities.

Some of the areas we are regularly involved in include assisting oil and gas companies in understanding the legal framework in Egypt, negotiating with potential and existing business partners and ministries in Egypt, as well as representing them in the management of disputes between international oil and gas and petrochemical companies and Egyptian governmental entities.

At SOLLEX, we have successfully developed our Oil & Gas and Mineral Resources practices into a specialized team of highly skilled lawyers, offering exceptional industry insight and a deep understanding of sector trends and developments both locally and regionally. We assist Oil & Gas companies in navigating Egypt’s legal landscape, including negotiations with potential and existing business partners and governmental ministries. Additionally, we provide expertise in managing disputes between international oil, gas, and petrochemical companies and Egyptian government entities. Our clients have consistently relied on our strategic advice across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
With extensive experience in Egypt’s evolving legal and regulatory frameworks, the SOLLEX team has a practical and comprehensive understanding of concession agreements, corporate matters, and the dynamics within the Oil & Gas and Mineral Resources sectors. We are highly skilled in dispute resolution and consistently deliver insightful legal counsel in this complex and rapidly changing field.

Our Service

Providing regulatory advice and handling administrative proceedings with relevant authorities
Drafting and reviewing a wide range of agreements, including service, sales, concession, farm-in/farm-out, and joint venture/operating agreements
Advising IOCs in relation to the Egyptian legal and regulatory frameworks.
Advising on and managing financing and M&A transactions in the oil and gas sector
Reviewing and commenting on concession agreements, including the assignment of rights, pre-emption rights, and unitization of fields
Assisting oil and gas companies in navigating Egypt’s legal landscape and regulatory environment
Liaising and negotiating with government authorities, ministries, and regulatory bodies
Representing international companies in disputes with Egyptian government entities and regulatory authorities
Managing legal aspects of crisis situations affecting oil and gas operations in Egypt
Providing legal advice on matters related to cost recovery, anti-trust notifications, and the transfer of rights under concession agreements
Negotiating with both potential and existing business partners and governmental bodies