Oil & Gas Lawyers in Dubai.

The oil and gas sector in the UAE is primarily regulated at the Emirate level: ADNOC in Abu Dhabi, Dubai's DEWA and DUSUP for gas distribution. Federal oversight applies through the Supreme Council of Energy. Our energy lawyers advise on all regulatory interactions, concession agreements and licensing requirements.

Common structures include Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), Concession Agreements, Service Agreements and Joint Venture arrangements. ADNOC has shifted towards a hybrid model combining equity participation and service fees. Downstream contracts (EPC, supply agreements) follow international commercial law with specific UAE regulatory overlays.

The UAE's climate commitments (Net Zero by 2050) have driven increasingly stringent environmental requirements. Environmental Impact Assessments are mandatory for new projects. UAE Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on Environmental Protection applies across sectors. Non-compliance carries significant financial and operational penalties.

Energy disputes are almost universally resolved through international arbitration (ICC, SIAC, LCIA, DIAC) given the cross-border nature of most projects and the size of claims involved. Our energy lawyers are experienced in representing clients in high-value energy arbitrations across the key institutions.

UAE renewable energy (solar, wind, green hydrogen) projects require project financing documentation, PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) with ADWEC or DEWA, land lease agreements, EPC contracts and regulatory approvals. The UAE's ambitious clean energy targets mean significant transaction volumes in this sector — we are at the forefront of this work.