Mining, Oil & Energy Law
The firm advises players in the mining, oil and energy sectors on structuring their projects and complying with the applicable regulatory framework.
The mining, oil and energy sectors are at the heart of the Chadian economy and each has its own regime: titles and authorisations granted by the State, agreements negotiated with it, specific taxation, environmental and social obligations, and local-content and transparency requirements.
Me Frédéric NANADJINGUE, the firm’s founder, is the author of the book “La négociation des contrats miniers en droit tchadien” (Mining Contract Negotiation under Chadian Law). The firm supports operators, their subcontractors, investors and institutions in structuring projects, negotiating agreements and managing their relations with sector authorities.
Issues We Handle
- Mining and petroleum title regimes
- Exploration and production agreements
- Regulatory and environmental compliance
- Relations with sector authorities
Clients We Serve
- Mining and oil companies
- Investors
- Public institutions
How We Work
Titles and authorisations
Applications, renewals, transfers and farm-outs of mining and petroleum titles; monitoring of the obligations attached to them.
Agreements with the State
Negotiation and review of mining agreements, petroleum contracts and infrastructure agreements: stability, taxation, State participation, dispute resolution.
Project contracts
Joint ventures, subcontracting, services, supply and transport contracts, financing agreements.
Compliance and local relations
Impact assessments, environmental and social obligations, local content, relations with neighbouring communities and public authorities.
Our Approach
Careful attention to the regulatory requirements and local considerations specific to these strategic sectors.
Legal Framework
- Chad’s Mining Code and its implementing regulations
- Chadian legislation on hydrocarbons
- Legislation on the electricity sector
- Legislation on environmental protection and impact assessments
- Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard, which Chad implements
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, negotiating and reviewing exploration and production agreements is one of the firm’s areas of practice.
The grant of a title is subject to conditions relating in particular to the form and place of incorporation of the title holder and to its technical and financial capacity. These conditions are checked against the title sought before the project is structured.
It is a clause by which the State undertakes not to worsen, for an agreed period, the legal or tax regime applicable to the project. Its scope depends on its wording and on the legal framework; it is one of the central points of negotiation.
Yes. The firm assists subcontractors and service providers in negotiating their contracts, meeting local-content requirements and recovering what they are owed.
This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation calls for specific analysis: please contact the firm before making any decision.
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