Upstream Operations

WattBeckworth has advised clients in almost all legal facets of upstream oil and gas operations, both onshore and offshore, including blowouts and other catastrophic events involving personal injury, wrongful death and property damage.  Our experience includes litigation involving these operations, as well as the negotiation, drafting and review of related agreements, including: 

  • oil and gas leases
  • surface use agreements
  • joint operating agreements
  • exploration agreements
  • participation agreements
  • farmout agreements
  • gas balancing agreements
  • production handling agreements
  • seismic license agreements
  • drilling contracts
  • mineral and leasehold assignments