Oil, Gas & Materials

Clients are engaged across markets and include major oil and gas companies and independent producers involved in exploration and production. Our know-how covers key aspects of the ownership, operation, regulation, taxation and disposition of petroleum and natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. These include the construction, permitting and operation of gas transmission and gathering facilities, low-pressure distribution lines, compressor stations and storage facilities.

Backed by the strength, depth and reach of McGuireWoods’ nationally recognized M&A practice, we advise on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, joint operating agreements, participation agreements, farmouts, subleases and project finance arrangements. The firm also assists with gas and crude oil gathering and processing agreements, engineering, procurement and construction contracts, equipment and supply contracts, transportation, storage and constituent services agreements, terminaling agreements and other critical commercial arrangements. For acquisitions and divestitures, the team provides robust due diligence services, helping clients evaluate leasehold quality, royalty obligations, production history, environmental risks and regulatory compliance.

For clients pursuing opportunities in coal, precious metals, industrial minerals and rare earth elements, we assist with permitting, leasing, land access, royalty agreements, mine development contracts and reclamation planning. Whether for surface mining or subsurface extraction, our team supports every stage of the mining lifecycle. We also advise clients on mineral rights in the context of real estate transactions, conservation easements and water rights.

Underpinning our representation for industry clients is an immersive understanding of all federal, state and local regulations implicated by oil, gas and mineral activities. We help clients secure drilling permits, comply with NEPA and Clean Water Act requirements, resolve issues involving endangered species or wetlands, and defend against enforcement actions.