EA Chapter "Increased Innovation in M&A Deal Structures Across the UKCS and NCS Sectors" Monday, May 15, 2017 (6pm - 8:30pm Europe/London) Pinsent Masons LLP 13 Queen's Road Aberdeen United Kingdom

Shirley Allen, Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP
Rosalie Chadwick, Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP
Preben Willoch, Partner, Michelet & Co
Erlend Bakken, Partner, Michelet & Co

Greater innovation in deal structures is required to encourage more M&A deals to happen, to enable the maximum recovery of hydrocarbons and to attract new entrants into the market. Recent M&A activity in the O&G sector has shown a new level of innovation being demonstrated between Buyers and Sellers. New ideas have been introduced concerning key topics such as the payment of consideration or the retention of decommissioning liabilities. Such innovation has allowed deals to be unlocked and to progress across both the UKCS and the NCS.

The presentations will cover (i) current M&A initiatives being demonstrated across both the UKCS and the NCS; (ii) a review of novel deal structures which have been used to enable the deals to progress, (iii) the risk/reward strategies being considered by new players including those backed by PE/infrastructure funds and (iv) discussion over decommissioning liabilities and how these can be shared going forward, including potential changes to decommissioning security requirements in the NCS. The presentations will cover the UKCS and the NCS and will also consider potential future developments in this area.

Registration for this event is complimentary for members and non-members, however RSVP is required as space is limited. Please RSVP to Lorna Leather at lorna.leather@pinsentmasons.com.

A reception will be held following the formal presentations - guests are welcome to continue the discussions over refreshments at the venue

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