We handle individual and class action disputes, administrative matters, mediation and arbitration, and our experience involves almost every aspect of the energy industry:
Contracts
We have handled disputes involving a variety of agreements in the energy industry, such as:
- Drilling Contracts
- Exploration Agreements
- Farm-In and Farm-Out Agreements
- Gas Processing Agreements
- Gas Purchase Contracts
- Intellectual Property Agreements
- Joint Operating Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Oil and Gas Leases
- Participation Agreements
- Pipeline Agreements
- Property Acquisition/Divestiture Agreements
- Seismic Exploration Agreements
Damage Claims
We handle oilfield property damage disputes, including:
- Claims for Delay in Construction
- Claims for Destruction of Wetlands
- Environmental Claims
- Oil Well Liens
- Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Statutes
- Oilfield Property Restoration Claims
- Plant Shutdowns and Lost Production
- Property Damage Claims
- Seismic Trespass
- Well Blowout Claims
Property Disputes
We handle property disputes of all types in the energy industry, including:
- Boundary Disputes
- Expropriation Suits
- Pipeline Right of Way/Servitude Disputes
- Title and Survey Disputes
- Trespass Claims
Other Commercial Disputes
We have experience in other commercial disputes that arise in the energy industry, including:
- Ad Valorem/Severance Tax Litigation
- Construction Claims
- Gas Marketing and Trading Litigation
- Gas Plant Operational Claims
- Insurance Claims
- Oil and Gas Lien Disputes
- Pricing Disputes Under the Natural Gas Policy Act
- Regulatory Compliance Disputes
- Shareholder Valuation Matters
Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization
We represent energy companies as both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, as well as in pre-bankruptcy counseling. Our bankruptcy attorneys also represent energy companies when objections are made to their claims and when preference actions are asserted.
Maritime
We handle maritime transactional and litigation matters relating to the offshore and deepwater oil and gas industry, as well as on and offshore pipeline litigation, and disputes. Our maritime energy practice routinely represents both domestic and foreign interests.
