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Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers to common questions on doing business, investing and resolving disputes in Oman.
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Yes. FALC's energy, projects and infrastructure practice covers oil and gas, petrochemicals, refining, power, renewables and energy-transition matters.
Read full answer: Does FALC advise energy companies in Oman?
Depending on the project, legal work may include development arrangements, project contracts, financing, EPC arrangements, operations and maintenance agreements, offtake arrangements, joint development, consortium structures, regulatory matters and disputes.
Read full answer: What legal work is involved in an energy project?
EPC generally refers to engineering, procurement and construction. An EPC agreement typically allocates responsibilities relating to the design, procurement and construction of a project, but the actual allocation of risk depends on the contract.
An operations and maintenance agreement governs responsibilities for operating and maintaining a facility or asset. Its provisions may address performance standards, responsibilities, liabilities, payment, reporting, maintenance and other operational matters.
An offtake agreement is generally an arrangement for the purchase of output produced by a project. The commercial and legal structure varies considerably depending on the relevant commodity, project and industry.
Yes. Project lawyers can advise on ownership structures, governance, shareholder arrangements, joint-development agreements, consortium arrangements, funding and allocation of project responsibilities.
Read full answer: Can lawyers assist with energy-project joint ventures?
Major energy and infrastructure projects can involve substantial operational and financial risks. Liability and indemnity clauses are among the contractual mechanisms used to allocate those risks, and their effect depends on the wording and applicable law.
Read full answer: Why are indemnity and liability provisions important in energy contracts?
Yes. Its published energy practice expressly includes renewables and energy-transition work.
Read full answer: Does FALC advise on renewable-energy projects?
Yes. Project disputes can arise from contractual performance, payment, delays, liability, claims and other issues. FALC's broader practice covers both transactional energy work and significant energy-related disputes.
Read full answer: Can an energy dispute move from project advice into arbitration or litigation?
Legal review before execution can help identify risk allocation, approval requirements, contractual obligations and dispute mechanisms before they become binding. The depth of review should reflect the size and complexity of the project.
Read full answer: Should legal counsel be involved before an energy project contract is signed?
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