The Middle East stretches from the coasts of North Africa to the borders of the Indian sub-continent and is one of the world's foremost oil and gas producing regions. It is also witnessing a revolution in the power and energy sector as each state addresses the need to provide for its industrial and domestic requirements. Within the Middle East, Dubai provides arguably the most sensible location for corporate management teams active in the region and in Asia.

James Berry & Associates handles a complete range of matters related to the oil and gas industry which includes advising on :

• Legislation and processes relating to granting of licenses and permits;
  
• Joint ventures, and operating/management agreements
  
• Operatorship responsibilities (Exploration, Field Development, Pipeline Systems and Terminal Operations);
  
• Product supply agreements (covering gas, liquid petroleum gas and oil);
  
• Resource management issues;
  
• Environmental issues;
  
• Pipeline transmission agreements;
  
• Property and land issues;
  
• Project financing.
  

Our expertise includes title examination, drafting and review of oil and gas agreements of every type, acquisition and financing issues, regulatory filings and administrative hearings and litigation.

Our extensive experience in this area ranges from advising in matters concerning oil exploration through the distribution and marketing of oil and natural gas. We have been involved in a number of significant gas and petro-chemical projects both in the UAE and outside.