From single-well acquisitions to billion-dollar asset portfolios, Beatty & Wozniak’s transactional attorneys help energy clients close deals with confidence. Combining a broad bench of corporate counsel experience with deep industry knowledge positions us to properly execute transactions that support your long-term success.
Every transaction is unique. Our team has sat on both sides of the table, developing a comprehensive understanding of the legal nuances of transactions, including:
Entity formation, governance, and compliance
Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Debt and equity financing
Private placements and credit facilities
Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
Exploration and production agreements
Midstream and infrastructure development contracts
Corporate compliance and governance
Capital markets and support for publicly-traded companies
We’re not just about checking boxes. Our clients rely on us to deliver commercially viable solutions that keep projects profitable, setting the foundation for long-term organizational success.
Upstream, Midstream, and Beyond
Our work spans upstream, midstream, and marketing operations. We negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
Joint operating agreements (JOAs)
Federal unit and unit operating agreements
Participation, farm-in, and farm-out agreements
Crude oil and gas gathering, processing, and storage agreements
Power purchase agreements
Purchase and sale agreements for leasehold and production assets
Surface access agreements, easements, and rights-of-way
We’ve advised clients on matters involving federal, state, and fee lands, and regularly represent both operators and non-operators. Our goal is to always efficiently close deals so that you can get back to what you do best: producing energy.
Financing & Capital Strategy
We assist traditional and emerging energy clients on the full range of debt and equity transactions, including:
Securing credit facilities, convertible debt, and restructuring
Mortgages, deeds of trust, and financing statements
Equity investment documentation, including private placements and angel investor agreements
Local counsel and enforceability opinions
Renewable energy credit (REC) financing and project funding strategies
Our financing work is grounded in strong due diligence, awareness of regulatory obstacles, and decades of experience.
Governance, Joint Ventures & Entity Structuring
Capital-intensive energy development often requires complex structures to spread risk and support project financing. We guide energy clients through governance models and joint structures that balance risk and flexibility.
Formation and restructuring of joint ventures and partnerships
Drafting charters, bylaws, and operating agreements
Manager and board training on oversight and compliance
Wind-downs and exits from distressed or non-core ventures
Our entity formation and governance work supports clients at every stage, from launch to dissolution, and is tailored for the unique demands of the energy sector. We also help clients implement scalable compliance toolkits for tracking and maintaining corporate records, filings, and governance documentation.
Risk, Trading, and Regulatory Support
Our team also advises on risk management, hydrocarbon and power trading, and transportation:
Indexing, de-risking, and modernizing insurance and indemnification profiles
North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) base contracts
Long-term electricity procurement
Natural gas liquids sales and transportation contracts
We help clients manage their risk through proven and effective contract structuring, indemnity and insurance provisions, and a rigorous compliance strategy. Our work frequently involves coordination with regulators, lenders, and internal commercial teams to align legal terms with operational realities.
Due Diligence
Our team has provided legal counsel on transactions ranging from individual wellbores to entire corporate acquisitions exceeding $500 million. We assist clients with:
Asset acquisition and divestiture strategy
Operational and regulatory due diligence
Title and property rights review
Curative work for surface and mineral title issues
Portfolio expansion and non-core asset divestment
Document management and compliance tracking
Case Snapshots
Several recent representative matters include:
Structured a multi-class ownership and complex waterfall for a private placement supporting Bakken development, advised the principals on entity formation, formed the entity, negotiated with investors and tax advisors, and managed corporate governance and compliance.
Closed the sale of a distressed gas asset in Colorado with significant state and federal compliance elements while supported by Beatty & Wozniak’s best-in-class regulatory team.
Guided a privately-held midstream company through the acquisition, expansion, and financing of a sour gas treatment and processing plant. Our role included negotiating plant construction contracts, purchasing the location, securing rights-of-way, obtaining GPAs, and structuring debt and equity financing.
From site acquisition to financial close, our attorneys deliver end-to-end legal support to ensure project success. We approach each deal with a steady hand, strategic insight, and a commitment to get you across the finish line.
Your Advocate in the Federal Arena
With over 18 states and D.C. under active representation, Beatty & Wozniak is the trusted legal partner for energy clients navigating federal terrain. Our four-dimensional approach ensures that we consider every angle — legal, regulatory, political, and commercial — to move your project forward. We are fiercely loyal and dedicated to ensuring that your projects remain profitable.
Let’s talk about how we can help you succeed.