Natural Resources
We are a natural choice for handling natural resources deals, projects and disputes.
Memery Crystal has been recognised as a leader in the natural resources sector by the annual Chambers Guide to the UK’s best law firms. Our team has sector-specific knowledge in a range of areas, including energy, oil and gas, mining and minerals, and renewables. Much of our work is international in scope, originating from the United States, Canada, South America, Africa, Australia and other jurisdictions. Our clients include UK and international mining, minerals, oil and gas exploration and production companies; financial institutions; off-shore funds; suppliers; contractors and other parties in natural resources transactions.
Corporate Finance and M&A
Our corporate finance work within the natural resources sector covers the following:
- Fundraisings (including seed and pre-IPO)
- IPOs and secondary issues on Full List and AIM
- Commercial agreements
- JOAs, farm-in agreements and strategic joint ventures
- International M&A and asset sale and purchase agreements
- Renewable energy, including windfarms and biofuels
We are one of the leading law firms for AIM deals, especially in the natural resources sector, and brokers and nominated advisers now turn to us as their preferred provider of legal services for small and mid-sized companies floating on this market.
Projects
Complementing our corporate financing team, our projects team is able to draw on the experience of senior industry counsel and contract engineers to provide a bespoke service tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Our projects team is able to advise on the construction and delivery of a wide variety of projects within the natural resources sector, providing our clients with a 'one stop shop' service for the financing and delivery of projects.
Dispute Resolution
Memery Crystal has a dedicated team of dispute resolution lawyers specialising in disputes within the natural resources sector. The team represents clients in both international arbitrations and litigation. We have handled disputes concerning licensing agreements, royalties, joint operating agreements, drilling contracts, gas contracts, sale, purchase and leasing agreements, disputes over transportation and storage, and regulatory issues. Much of our work is international and we have wide experience of obtaining legal remedies in foreign courts at short notice where the need arises. The team has a particular expertise in acting against foreign governments and parastatal entities.
For further information please contact Nick Davis, Head of the Natural Resources Sector Group.