SIA Avocats supports players in the energy, mining and natural resources sectors in all their legal transactions, providing strategic advice tailored to the economic, environmental and regulatory issues specific to these fields.
Our work covers a range of key themes:
Renewable energies and hydrocarbons: advice on structuring projects, drafting and negotiating operating contracts (production, distribution, partnership), obtaining permits, managing contractual and institutional relations.
Mining and extractive industries: legal support during exploration, operation, assignment or transfer of mining titles; negotiation of agreements with the relevant authorities and management of legal risks associated with mining activities.
Regulatory and environmental compliance: assistance with compliance with local and international legislation (environment, safety, extractive taxation), assessment of legal and environmental impacts, compliance with ESG standards.
Land management and access rights: advice on land issues related to the implementation of energy or extractive projects, negotiation with local communities and securing occupancy or concession titles.
Sustainable resource development: legal support for projects incorporating sustainable development considerations, responsible resource management, public-private partnerships and corporate social responsibility policies.
We combine in-depth knowledge of the extractive and energy sectors with cutting-edge legal expertise, to secure every stage of projects and support our customers in their long-term strategic choices.