We provide end-to-end legal support across the lifecycle of natural resources and energy projects. Our team advises on regulatory approvals, project development, financing structures, environmental compliance, and dispute resolution. We assist both domestic and international clients in navigating China’s complex regulatory environment and managing cross-border investments in mining, energy, and resource sectors. With a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges and government policies, we help clients achieve sustainable operations while mitigating legal and reputational risks.

Project Lifecycle Advisory

• Project Development and Permitting

  We assist in obtaining mining rights, exploration permits, water use licenses, oil and gas development rights, and biogenetic resource access, ensuring compliance with administrative procedures.

• Exit Planning and Remediation Strategies

  We develop compliance strategies for mine closure, land reclamation, and water source protection at project end-of-life stages.

Financing and Transactions

• Resource Project Financing and Transaction Structuring

  We design and negotiate transaction structures for mining rights transfers, energy project M&A, and BOT/PPP contracts.

Regulatory and Cross-Border Compliance

• Environmental Impact Assessment and Compliance

  We advise on EIA processes, manage public participation and regulatory reviews, and handle challenges to project approvals.

• Concession and Government Agreement Compliance

  We review concession agreements and assess policy compliance in resource extraction and energy use, helping resolve disputes arising from regulatory or policy changes.

• Cross-Border Energy Cooperation

  We support outbound energy investments, energy import collaborations, and international joint exploration through legal due diligence and agreement negotiations.