Oil & gas mergers & acquisitions

Oil and gas mergers and acquisitions involve the transfer of complex assets — production leases, mineral rights, infrastructure, and other corporate interests — often across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory schemes. Oliva Gibbs advises upstream operators and energy investors in structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions with precision and awareness.

Purchase & sale agreements

The purchase and sale agreement, or PSA, is a critical document in stock and asset transactions. Our transactional attorneys draft and negotiate PSAs with special attention to:

• Confidentiality agreements and letters of intent
• Effective time and definition of pre- and post-closing obligations
• Thresholds and processes for curing title defects and environmental liabilities
• Risk mitigation through indemnity provisions, escrows, and retained liabilities
• Representations and warranties tailored to asset condition, operational history, and applicable regulations

Regulatory & compliance considerations

Oil and gas M&A transactions often involve assets subject to local, state, and federal regulatory oversight. Our attorneys work alongside clients and regulators to ensure nothing is missed and no permit is left behind. Our team:

• Evaluates whether permit transfers or regulatory approvals are required
• Coordinates with state and federal agencies regarding drilling permits, Class II injection wells, and BLM leases
• Assesses environmental liabilities and compliance issues that may trigger post-closing enforcement actions

Due diligence & title review

Due diligence is essential in identifying risks and determining deal valuation. Our transactions team conducts thorough legal and operational reviews, including:

• Examination of joint operating agreements, gathering and processing contracts, and surface use agreements
• Identification of title defects, negotiation of defect thresholds, and rendering of acquisition title opinions

Oliva Gibbs brings a multidisciplinary approach to oil and gas M&A transactions. Our team, which includes attorneys with backgrounds in land, operations, and corporate law, understands how M&As and PSAs work in the real world. We stay locked in on what matters most: closing clean, with your risk managed and your assets protected.