Mining and energy

  • description

    Legal and GR support for coal, oil and gold traders. Building financial and logistic chains, tax consulting
  • experience

    $600 million Qatari diesel FOB transaction support

    Legal support for a deal to purchase Qatari diesel fuel worth $600 million under FOB (incoterms) rules, including preparation of purchase and sale agreements and coordination with the bank for transactions.

    Sharjah greenfield $10 million polymer facility advice

    Consultation for a Russian polymer plant shareholder on opening a $10 million facility in the emirate of Sharjah.

    Legal opinion on drill cuttings, oil sludge and waste disposal

    Legal opinion on the use of drilling waste, oil sludge, and waste disposal in accordance with UAE law for a Russian service company.

    UAE trading company setup and contractual framework

    Opening of a trading company in the UAE for a large Russian holding company. With subsequent contractual binding of trading activities under UAE law.

    UAE VAT exemption opinion

    Legal opinion on UAE tax law regarding the VAT exemption for a trading company based in the UAE that imported goods worth $120 million from Russia and unloaded them at the Mina Saqr Port, which is located in the Ras Al Khaimah Maritime City free zone.

    Legal support for a global chemical commodities trader

    Full legal support for the world’s largest commodity trader for chemical products, including preparation, support, and conclusion of monthly transactions up to $300 million. Opening bank accounts in the UAE and Mauritius.

  • list of services

    • Strategic and government relations (GR) consulting
    • Structuring cross-border payments with regard to sanctions and regulatory restrictions
    • Commercial contracts and agreements
    • Tax advisory
    • Advising on and preparing legal opinions on legislation in the field of subsoil use and energy