The dynamics of the industry are changing fast. The Middle East hydrocarbon economies see petrochemicals and refining as the natural next step in diversifying beyond the export of crude oil or LNG. And as global demand shifts towards Asia, we see petrochemicals plants and refineries increasingly being set up in these markets. In other hydrocarbon economies, we are seeing rationalization, from retrofits to accommodate changing crude slates, to asset transfers.

Investors seek innovative approaches to optimize market share and growth. The industry faces pressure from rising raw material costs, regulatory issues and environmental concerns. And the future looks challenging as strategies are expected to focus on technological innovation, expansions to increase economies of scale and broaden product slates, R&D, mergers and acquisitions as well as strategic joint ventures. Whatever your role in the industry, you require a firm that works within the sector to help you manage these challenges and opportunities.

Dentons has the exceptional industry expertise you require. We understand your business and work seamlessly alongside you to deliver solutions. We have over 80 years of experience acting for national oil companies, international oil companies, independents, and startups, as well as lenders and technology developers. With Dentons you get a dedicated team of lawyers who truly specialize in petrochemicals and refining, with decades of experience dealing with multiple partners, cultures, geographies and national and local governments. We have worked on many of the sector’s landmark projects.

Our team meets your needs from strategic alliances to facilities development, from feedstock and off-take arrangements to intellectual property and environmental matters. Work with Dentons for insights and advice on your complex, local and cross-border needs.

Look to our lawyers for innovative business and legal solutions in the petrochemicals and refining industry, including:

• Joint ventures
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Project expansions
• Development and finance
• Technology licensing
• Feedstock and catalyst supply arrangements
• Offtake and marketing arrangements
• Construction, planning and site acquisition
• Environmental issues
• Regulation

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises Farabi Petrochemicals on its first overseas acquisition

August 3, 2023

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has advised Saudi Arabia’s Farabi Petrochemicals Company on Farabi's first overseas acquisition.

Dentons bolsters its Saudi presence with the arrival of Edward Rose and Guy Danalis

May 3, 2023

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has further expanded its Saudi Arabia practice with the recent hires of Edward Rose and Guy Danalis, from Jones Day, who both join the Firm as senior legal consultants based in Riyadh.