Energy and
Natural Resources
No one can deny the importance of energy and natural resource sectors in Iran. Located in the strategically important region of the Middle East, Iran ranks among the countries having largest oil and gas reservoirs in the world. To maximize your opportunities and maintain a competitive edge, you need local lawyers with international cutting-edge knowledge, who understand your commercial prerogatives and the complexities of this critical sector.
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Oil and Gas
We have put together an excellent team of oil and gas practitioners who are completely up to the minute with the latest regulations in Iran. We have one of the largest oil and gas legal practices in Iran, composed of two partners and two associates, who have had extensive transactional and regulatory energy experience, advising clients across the supply chain, ranging from upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas. They have an in-depth understanding of the risks and industry-specific issues that are unique to the energy industry.
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Renewable Energy
After JCPOA, renewable energy sector became one of the most attractive areas for foreign investors in light of competitive feed-in tariffs introduced by the Iranian government. We have been tapped by numerous clients in this sector as our lawyers provide the full spectrum of legal services in the renewable energy sector, including advice and representation with respect to project development and financing, new supply, negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization of Iran (SATBA), land due diligence, acquisition of project facilities, and all-related commercial and regulatory issues.
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Mining
Ranking among 15 major mineral-rich counties, Iran is a host to numerous industry participants. While the sector is yet to fully develop, the country is one of the most significant mineral producers in the world.
Elite Pars lawyers are well-equipped to give you advice on ownership, operations and regulatory matters in this sector. Our aim is to find commercial solutions for investors in complex legal, tax and regulatory regimes. As such, we advise on everything from obtainment of different mining licenses, land lease and purchases, corporate and tax matters, employment, environmental and other aspects. In particular, we have developed a standing working relationship with the Iranian Mines & Mining Industries Development & Renovation (IMIDRO) and are able to represent and protect our clients in their dealings with IMIDRO. Our lawyers also have extensive experience of the day-to-day legal, financial and operational issues faced by mineral producers and those who provide finance to the industry.
The services we offer our clients include:
Finance advice on project finance Corporate Finance advice on raising debt and equity in the capital markets Construction & Engineering advice on EPC, EPCM and other project contracts Corporate M&A advice on mergers, joint ventures and strategic investments, as well as property exchanges, acquisitions and disposals of producing and undeveloped assets Environment and planning advice on the engagement of environmental and planning consultants, environmental impact assessments
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