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Oil and Gas: Jurisdictional Comparisons

Oil and Gas: Jurisdictional Comparisons

Author: David Perks
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414027077
Published In: December 2012
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Australia, Azerbaijan, Canada, Denmark, International, Kazachstan, Libya, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Russia, Thailand, U.K., U.S. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Navigating the regulatory frameworks which apply to oil and gas projects around the world can be a complex challenge, particularly as industry investors continue to develop resources further and further afield.

Written by experts from leading law firms across the world, Oil & Gas – A comparative guide to the regulation of oil and gas projects, provides a comprehensive comparative guide to the regulation of oil and gas projects in 17 key oil and gas producing jurisdictions of our time. It serves as an essential starting reference for understanding the vital elements of oil and gas regulation in those jurisdictions, covering licensing and approvals regimes, state participation rights, foreign investment restrictions, land access, taxation, environment, safety and much more.

International oil and gas industry participants, investors, company directors, legal advisers, academics, researchers, managers and students alike will find this book a must-have tool and a useful road map for existing and future oil and gas projects around the world.

Jurisdictional Coverage:

1. Australia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Canada
4. Denmark
5. Kazakhstan
6. Libya
7. Myanmar
8. New Zealand
9. Nigeria
10. Norway
11. Pakistan
12. Papua New Guinea
13. Romania
14. Russian Federation
15. Thailand
16. United Kingdom
17. United States
• Overview: Key Legislation
• Permit Rights
• Taxation
• Ownership Structures
• State Participation
• Land Access
• Acquisition Approvals
• Foreign Ownership Limits
• Third Party Access
• Environmental Regulation
• Health & Safety Regulation
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GENERAL EDITOR:

David Perks is a Partner in the M&A team in the Perth office of King & Wood Mallesons. He specialises in the field of energy, resources and projects.
David acted for Goldcorp in its merger by scheme of arrangement with Andean Resources (2010), acted for Focus Minerals in its takeover of Crescent Gold (2011) and has acted on various acquisitions of oil and gas assets (both by private sale and by scheme of arrangement).
David has advised on offtake arrangements in a range of industries and on project developments relating to a variety of infrastructure. David is recommended in Energy and Natural Resources by Chambers Global Guide in which he has been described as "a highly respected energy and resources specialist".