Whether you are a tribal nation seeking to leverage your subsurface assets for the next generation of energy, or a commercial developer looking to navigate the federal trust landscape, hiring the right law firm with the expertise to move your mining project from prospecting to production is essential.
The Rule Against Perpetuities remains a powerful, and often underestimated, constraint on energy transactions. Left unaddressed, it can undermine deal value, cloud title, and disrupt operations long after closing.
Obtained court of appeal decision affirming judgment of more than $2 million in favor of a major energy company.
GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Katriel “Kat” Statman has joined the Houston office as a Shareholder. With more than a decade of experience, Kat’s practice focuses on energy litigation.
Emerging technologies are actively transforming how energy companies operate, transact, and compete. From blockchain-enabled digital tokens to the rapid rise of generative AI, these tools offer significant upside, but also introduce legal, regulatory, and operational risks.
Recent Texas court decisions are redefining core principles in oil and gas law - from joint operating agreements and insurance coverage to subsurface ownership and royalty rights.
The global race for critical minerals is no longer a future prospect; it is a current economic and national security imperative. The surge in demand for rare earth metals, essential for everything from electric vehicle batteries to defense technologies, has propelled a specialized niche in the legal sector.
Closing an energy transaction is not the finish line, it is the beginning of a new phase of risk. Post-closing disputes are common in energy deals, often arising from purchase price adjustments, title defects, environmental liabilities, and operational misalignment.
