Energy & Oil and Gas

Powering Business Through Complexity

Energy companies operate in a highly regulated, capital-intensive environment where operational, financial, and legal risks are closely intertwined. Strategic legal counsel is critical to navigating volatility and protecting enterprise value.

Carrington Coleman advises energy producers, operators, and investors across transactions, operations, and disputes. We bring a practical understanding of the industry — aligning legal strategy with business priorities to support efficient decision-making across the full lifecycle of energy assets and operations.

From complex transactions to high-stakes litigation, we provide steady, business-focused guidance that helps clients move forward with confidence. Our approach emphasizes both proactive risk management and decisive advocacy when disputes arise.

Representative Matters
  • Acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture structuring involving oil and gas assets 
  • Contract negotiation and disputes, including operating agreements and commercial arrangements 
  • Regulatory compliance and risk management across federal and state energy frameworks 
  • Employment and workforce matters impacting energy operations 
  • Litigation involving energy, mineral rights, and related commercial disputes 
  • Project development support and operational risk advisory 
How We’ve Helped Clients
  • Represented clients in the disposition of energy assets exceeding $1 billion, including interests across more than 80,000 acres in the Permian Basin 
  • Advised on the sale of Permian Basin assets valued in excess of $900 million, structuring the transaction to align with both operational and financial objectives 
  • Represented an oil and gas developer and operator in multiple transactions, including a divestiture of Eagle Ford interests valued in excess of $250 million 
  • Represented clients in divestitures of energy assets exceeding $300 million, including multi-state portfolios involving complex ownership and operational considerations 
  • Advised on the leasing, development, and monetization of Permian Basin assets valued in excess of $100 million 
  • Represented an investment group in volumetric production payment (VPP) financing transactions across Wyoming and Colorado, including assets spanning more than 1,000,000 acres 
  • Advised on the acquisition and financing of secondary recovery energy assets in Texas, aligning deal structure with long-term production strategy 
  • Represented an oil and gas company in a Department of Labor investigation involving alleged unpaid overtime and workforce practices across multiple states 
  • Won a favorable jury verdict in a dispute involving mineral rights ownership in West Texas, protecting client interests in valuable energy assets 
  • Represented clients in high-stakes disputes involving contract interpretation, ownership interests, and operational conflicts tied to energy assets and production activities 
  • Advised clients on structuring and negotiating complex commercial arrangements, including joint ventures operation agreements, and asset development strategies. 
They communicate clearly and without legalese, making it easy for us and our clients to understand. They’re also personable and respectful — never condescending — just
straightforward and easy to work with.

A.W., CPA

They integrate seamlessly with your team — never as outsiders, but as part of the solution. Professional, responsive, and easy to work with.

Executive at Fortune 500 consumer brand

They bring a rare combination of expertise, responsiveness, and practicality. They don’t just provide legal advice — they help us make better business decisions.

Roselyn Bar, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Martin Marietta (Retired)