Long-term assets.
Decisions with consequence.
Investment, project delivery and commercial relationships across the energy sector.
Energy commitments extend well beyond the signing of a contract. Adad advises on the Qatar legal aspects of investment and operations across oil and gas, LNG, power, utilities and energy transition, considering the capital at stake and the obligations that will govern the project over time.
We advise on acquisitions, joint ventures, project companies, procurement, construction, supply, offtake and operating arrangements. The analysis follows the relationship between shareholder commitments, delivery obligations, revenue and performance risk across the project’s contracts.
When performance is challenged, we examine the contractual record, allocation of responsibility and commercial objective before advising on negotiation, a claim or other steps. Technical and financial evidence is considered with the client’s specialist advisers.
For continuing mandates, we help clients maintain consistency as contracts are amended, interests change or projects move into operation. International and specialist advice is coordinated with the Qatar legal work where required.
THE COMMERCIAL CONTEXT
Capital and control
Assess the investment structure, approval requirements, governance and obligations before capital is committed.
Delivery and revenue
Examine whether procurement, construction, supply and operating contracts allocate their shared risks consistently.
Performance and change
Consider variations, payment, termination and the evidence supporting the client’s contractual position.