Upstream Oil & Gas

Akin is an elite global energy law firm with deep roots in the oil & gas industry. We are extremely well positioned to partner with our clients in creating value and sustainable business models in volatile markets and uncertain political climates.

For our upstream clients, we handle representations ranging from mergers & acquisitions (M&A), capital markets and finance transactions to specialized oil & gas agreements, including purchase and sale, joint operating, unit operating, participation, and farm-in and farm-out agreements.

Our team works together across cultural and geographic boundaries drawing mission-critical resources from across the globe. Notably, our lawyers speak more than 80 languages.

We offer a suite of capabilities critical to upstream oil & gas companies:

• Our deep, ground-up knowledge of the energy industry allows us to tailor assistance to the needs of any engagement—from traditional M&A and acquisitions & divestitures (A&D) work to providing support and training to allow clients to right-size internal and external legal spend.
• We assist clients in meeting their carbon goals and diversifying their asset portfolios.
• Decades of experience advising funds and their energy portfolio companies gives us the capacity to structure and execute the industry’s full spectrum of deals.
• Our stellar restructuring practice supports energy interests in managing liability and seizing favorable circumstances.
• Our powerhouse lobbying & public policy practice helps clients diffuse political risk to close transactions around the world.

We combine the resources of a global law firm with an intimate understanding of the industry and our clients’ specific needs.