D'Empaire has a clear strong suit in the oil and gas industry, where the team has been highly active in advising international companies on complex issues relating to the operating models for oil joint ventures implemented by PDVSA, including regulatory issues, procurement processes and the negotiation of oil off-take contracts. The firm also has significant expertise in the mining sphere and in advising on infrastructure projects for petrochemical clients. Fulvio Italiani, who is well versed in corporate and financial transactions in the oil and gas space, and Carlos Omaña, who frequently advises on oil and gas projects, lead the firm.
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Key clients
- Maurel & Prom
- KCA Deutag
Work highlights
- Assisted Maurel & Prom in the negotiation with PDVSA and the Oil Ministry of a new contractual structure to restart the operations of its oil joint venture.
- Assisted KCA Deutag in its acquisition of Saipem's onshore drilling business.
- Acting as local counsel to Maha Energy on its acquisition of a minority stake in Petrourdaneta from Novonor, and its investment programme to increase production after the acquisition.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fulvio Italiani, Carlos Omaña