April 2010

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 to Thursday, April 15, 2010

The energy industry, like any other has to be fully equipped to successfully overcome the legal impediments arising out of a volatile market. SMi's Legal Issues in Oil and Gas 2010 will bring together a collection of regulators, in-house counsel and private practice lawyers to provide comprehensive views and solutions needed to mitigate the legal risks surrounding the industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear discussions and network with our renowned international speakers. Key topics to be addressed: Current legal issues in view of security of gas supply. Mergers and acquisitions in a distressed market. Resource nationalism: Latest developments, remedies and prevention. Effectively identifying and mitigating risks when drafting energy contracts. Legal issues in cross border oil and gas pipelines. Legal issues in underground gas storage. International obligations for decommissioning in oil and gas.