FMC has been consecutively ranked as the #1 Canadian natural resources law firm by The Best Lawyers in Canada from 2006 to 2011.


International Natural Resources and Infrastructure

In today's complex global natural resources market, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) is recognized for its experience and political neutrality. Canadian companies doing business offshore seek our international expertise. International companies doing business in Canada know our local strength and national depth in natural resources law and infrastructure development. International financial institutions and governments trust our knowledge, our integrity and our cross-cultural sensitivity. All of our clients benefit from our client-driven, forward-thinking approach to legal problem solving.

Upstream oil & gas, LNG, national and cross-border pipelines, power generation and transmission, renewables, mining, forestry, public/private partnerships for infrastructure development, mergers and acquisitions, project and corporate finance, regulatory drafting, capacity building and training—they are all part of our practice. Wherever they are located, our clients have access to our complete range of cutting-edge expertise. Calling on our global network of local contacts and our in-depth knowledge of international markets, we deliver legal services worldwide, in common law and civil law jurisdictions, in English and French.

FMC'S expertise in natural resources law is offered at highly competitive prices, leveraging the lower-cost rates associated with our cross-Canada platform.

Our clients rely on our unparalleled skill and our commitment to exceptional service for the success of their international ventures.


REPRESENTATIVE WORK
Advising the European sponsor in the financing of renewable energy projects in South East Asia
Advising in the development of a multi-billion dollar LNG production and shipping facilities in the State of Qatar, including a multi-million dollar purchase and sale agreements, large-scale financings and complex EPC contracts
Advising a Canadian oil and gas company on the acquisition of significant North Sea producing assets and associated processing and transportation infrastructure
Advising an international pipeline operator in the acquisition of a national pipeline system in South Asia worth $2.2 billion
Advising a Canadian-based oil field services and technology company regarding international joint ventures, intellectual property and export development
Advising the underwriters in the initial public offering of shares in an independent international oil and gas exploration and production company with properties in Africa and the Middle East
Advising the Government of a Central European country on the revision, development and drafting of a national law to be enacted providing for production sharing with private oil and gas producers
Advising privately held international oil and gas exploration and production companies in the negotiation of commercial terms for operations, including production sharing agreements, joint venture agreements, joint operating agreements, drilling contracts, farm-in and farm-out agreements worldwide



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