The success of your business hinges on well-drafted contracts. We specialize in negotiating and drafting a range of agreements that protect your interests and ensure profitability. These include:

• Business-to-Business (B2B) Supply Agreements: We create and review contracts for bulk sale and supply of petroleum products, ensuring clarity on pricing, delivery terms, and liability.
• Retail Agreements: We provide legal guidance on structuring Dealer Owned, Dealer Operated (DODO) and Company Owned, Dealer Operated (CODO) agreements.
• In a DODO agreement, dealer owns station outright and purchases petroleum products from oil company, typically under a branded agreement.
• In a CODO agreement, oil company owns station but an independent dealer operates it under a management contract.

Operating in energy sector requires a maze of licenses and regulatory approvals. We guide you through process of obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits from EPRA and other governmental bodies, ensuring your operations are always above board.

The distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and lubricants has specific legal requirements under the Petroleum (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Regulations, 2019. We advise on:

• Compliance with safety and technical standards.
• Drafting of distributorship agreements.
• Assistance with licensing for LPG retail and bulk storage facilities.

Compliance with environmental regulations is non-negotiable. We assist clients in navigating requirements of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA) and its subsidiary regulations, helping you manage environmental impact assessments and ensure safe operational practices.

Should a conflict arise, our litigation lawyers are well-equipped to represent you in disputes related to contracts, regulatory matters, and environmental liability. We work to resolve conflicts efficiently, whether through arbitration, mediation, or litigation at appropriate court or tribunal.