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In the News

Haynes and Boone Updates Comprehensive Review of US Fracing Regulations

HOUSTON – Haynes and Boone, LLP energy attorneys have published an update to their comprehensive and highly regarded “American Law and Jurisprudence on Fracing,” a white paper that examines the legal, environmental and regulatory climate in active shale play states. >>



Recent Publications

Oil & Gas Monitor Guest Article: The Top Six Issues and Opportunities Facing the Oil and Gas Industry in 2013

The Energy Information Agency, in a recent report, stated that domestic crude oil production is projected to continue its steep rise due to improved production technologies especially in shale formations. An EIA official noted that the annual output increase in US crude production has experienced its largest rise since the beginning of US commercial oil extraction in 1859. >>

American Law and Jurisprudence on Fracing - 2012

Haynes and Boone, LLP energy attorneys have published an update to their comprehensive and highly regarded “American Law and Jurisprudence on Fracking,” a white paper that examines the legal, environmental and regulatory climate in active shale play states. >>

You Never Miss the Water 'Til the Well Runs Dry: The Competing Uses for Water in a Shale Play

This paper discusses water law issues in Texas relating to the increase in the state's oil and gas activities. >>





Oil and Gas Litigation

Onshore or offshore, domestic or international, we have the experience to handle your oil and gas dispute. We can provide an early risk assessment to avoid litigation, successfully argue to an appellate court, or anything in between. Our ability to find the right solution comes from a keen understanding of the oil and gas industry and our team’s dedication to excellent client service.

Our clients include the largest publicly-traded corporations, independent producers, individuals, operators, non-operators, buyers and sellers of oil and gas properties, lenders and borrowers, and oilfield service companies of every kind.

Our attorneys have deep experience with today’s oil and gas industry disputes, from upstream to downstream, and have navigated cases involving all of these areas:

  • Joint operating agreements
  • Leases and assignments
  • Farm-out agreements
  • Exploration agreements
  • Preferential rights to purchase
  • Participation in areas of mutual interest
  • Asset purchases and sales
  • Oilfield service agreements
  • Oilfield equipment and pipeline failures
  • Accounting procedures
  • Prudent drilling and workover operations
  • Hydraulic fracturing  
  • Pipeline condemnations and easements
  • Pipeline construction
  • Natural gas storage facilities
  • Royalties and revenue interests
  • Employment and non-compete issues
  • Trade secrets theft and protection
  • Fiduciary duty claims
  • Secured and unsecured liens
  • Environmental and nuisance claims
  • Shale and non-conventional development
  • Bankruptcy and workouts
  • OSHA enforcement  

Armed with this experience, Haynes and Boone’s core teamwork philosophy also means our oil and gas clients gain immediate access to the attorneys that best fit their needs.