ENERGY, MINING, NATURAL RESOURCES

At Çukur & Partners, our acclaimed Energy, Mining & Natural Resources practice is recognized for its legal expertise in Turkey nationwide. We offer comprehensive and innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients, leveraging a profound understanding of complex legal and regulatory frameworks. Our team supports domestic and international clients, ensuring compliance and fostering sustainable business practices.

Our experienced lawyers are particularly skilled in the renewable energy sector, providing specialized counsel for projects in wind, solar PV, geothermal, hydro, waste-to-energy, and bioenergy. We cover the entire power generation value chain, including distribution, storage, and efficiency, advising a diverse range of clients, from utilities to investors, on project development, structuring, financing, and regulatory compliance.

We possess a wealth of experience in the mining and natural resources sectors. Our services span mining exploration, production, and distribution, offering comprehensive legal support in regulatory compliance, environmental law, M&A, and finance. We adeptly handle the complexities of mining and natural resource law, ensuring that our clients’ operations are legally sound and strategically aligned.

Energy and Mining Regulatory Consulting & Compliance

Ensuring compliance with the complex regulatory landscape of the energy and mining industries is essential for business success. At Çukur & Partners, we offer comprehensive regulatory consulting services, helping clients adhere to national and international standards. Our team provides tailored compliance strategies, risk assessments, and continuous support to navigate the evolving regulatory environment.

Governmental Licenses and Permissions

Securing necessary governmental licenses and permissions is crucial for operating within the energy and mining sectors. Our firm assists clients in obtaining the requisite authorizations, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. We provide expert guidance on navigating bureaucratic hurdles and maintaining compliance with all relevant legal requirements.

Energy & Mining Project Financing Transactions

We are well-versed in advising on project financing transactions for energy and mining ventures. Our legal expertise covers the entire financing spectrum and we help clients secure the necessary capital to achieve their operational and financial goals.

Energy & Mining M&A Transactions

Our practice is distinguished by our proficiency in managing mergers and acquisitions within the energy and mining sectors. We offer full-service legal support, from due diligence and contract negotiation to post-merger integration. Our team ensures that all aspects of the transaction are meticulously handled, safeguarding our clients’ interests and facilitating seamless transitions.

Environmental and Sustainability Compliance

Sustainability is at the heart of modern energy and mining operations. Our environmental law team provides expert counsel on compliance with environmental regulations and the implementation of sustainable practices. We assist clients in aligning their operations with sustainability standards, mitigating environmental risks, and promoting responsible resource management.

Energy, Mining, and Natural Resources Contracts

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in the energy and mining sectors demands a deep understanding of industry-specific nuances. Our firm provides extensive legal services in contract management, covering a broad range of agreements. In the power sector, we handle power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, grid connection agreements, and power trading contracts. Additionally, we manage joint venture agreements, supply contracts, offtake agreements, leasing agreements, royalty agreements, service contracts, and mineral rights agreements within the mining sector. Our goal is to ensure that all contractual arrangements are robust, enforceable, and strategically aligned with our clients’ business objectives, offering comprehensive support throughout the entire contractual process.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • ENERGY AND POWER REGULATORY CONSULTING & COMPLIANCE
  • RENEWABLES & CLEANTECH
  • MINING REGULATORY CONSULTING & COMPLIANCE
  • ENERGY & MINING PROJECT FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
  • ENERGY & MINING M&A TRANSACTIONS
  • ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REGULATORY CONSULTING & COMPLIANCE
  • ENERGY, MINING AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONTRACTS
  • GOVERNMENTAL LICENSES AND PERMISSIONS
  • SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESMENTS
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & CONSULTATION
  • EXPROPRIATION AND LAND USE
  • ENERGY & MINING M&A TRANSACTIONS
  • ENERGY, MINING & NATURAL RESOURCES DISPUTES