Oil and Gas
Legal Advisory

Expert counsel for Uganda's energy frontier

We have advised various companies in the mid-stream, upstream and downstream sectors.

Upstream Advisory

We advise oil companies, national oil corporations, and investors on upstream matters including production sharing agreements, joint operating agreements, farm-in and farm-out transactions, and licensing rounds under Uganda's Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act.

Midstream & Downstream

We provide legal counsel on midstream and downstream oil and gas matters — including pipeline and refinery project agreements, transportation and storage contracts, and the regulatory framework governing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Kampala-Eldoret pipeline.

Project Finance & Investment

We advise lenders, sponsors, and development finance institutions on the financing of oil and gas projects in Uganda and the region — including project finance structuring, security arrangements, and intercreditor matters.

Regulatory Compliance

We assist oil and gas companies in navigating Uganda's petroleum regulatory framework, including compliance with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, the National Environment Management Authority, and applicable environmental and social governance requirements.

Cross-Border & International Matters

We advise on the international dimensions of oil and gas transactions in the region — including host government agreements, international arbitration of petroleum disputes, and coordination across EAC and other international frameworks.

M&A in the Oil & Gas Sector

We act for buyers, sellers, and financial advisers on mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and joint venture arrangements in the oil and gas sector — including due diligence, transaction structuring, and regulatory approvals.

Industries we serve

Our oil and gas practice serves clients across every segment of the energy value chain, bringing deep sector knowledge to every mandate.

Sector & Regulatory Analysis

We begin by analysing the applicable petroleum legislation, regulatory requirements, and commercial context — ensuring our advice is grounded in the realities of Uganda's oil and gas sector.

Transaction Structuring

We work with clients to structure transactions — whether upstream licences, project finance facilities, or M&A deals — in a manner that achieves commercial objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk.

Negotiation & Documentation

We draft and negotiate all transaction documents, from production sharing agreements and joint operating agreements to finance documents and government approvals — ensuring robust legal protections at every stage.

Ongoing Compliance & Support

We provide continuing advisory support on regulatory compliance, licence obligations, community and environmental matters, and any disputes that arise during the life of oil and gas projects.