INEXSE Contracts & Legal Advisory is a boutique consultancy providing legal and contractual support to the energy and infrastructure industries in Southeast Asia.

INEXSE understands contracts from the project side — we have been inside refineries, LNG plants, FPSOs, FLNGs, petrochemical plants, desalination plants, power stations, working alongside engineers, contractors, and operators. This unique background allows us to translate legal concepts into practical solutions for claims, contractual analysis, and negotiation.

Our Services

Contractual Analysis & Negotiation Support

• Analysis of contract risks to support tendering and business development.
• Commentary with alternative clauses for negotiation.
• Participation in negotiations (online or on site).

Joint Venture & JOA Advisory

• Drafting and tailoring Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs).
• Guidance on fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and sole risk operations.
• Interpretation of existing JOAs for ongoing ventures.

Petroleum Exploration Contracts

• Draft and negotiation of seismic and drilling contracts.
• Risk analysis and commentary with alternative clauses.

Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Contract review and claims strategy development.
• Preparation of notices, chronologies, and submissions.
• Negotiation of claims based on bespoke and FIDIC models.
• Mediation and adjudication (including independent adjudicator services).

Mergers & Acquisitions (Energy & Infrastructure)

• Tailored Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs).
• Due diligence reporting.
• Negotiation support, including disclosures and buyer protections.
• Collaboration with regional law firms for complex transactions.

Employment Law and Personal Income Tax in Complex International Arrangements

• Supporting employers in optimisation of international contracts and payments.
• Defending employees in claims including severance pay in international employment arrangements.

Energy Law & Regulatory Advisory

• Navigating local regulatory frameworks in oil, gas, LNG, power, renewables.
• Host government negotiations and fiscal stability clauses.
• Advisory on licensing, registration, and structuring of new ventures in Southeast Asia.

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Who We Work With

• Energy contractors (small to medium)
• International oil companies (IOCs)
• Drilling and service companies
• Medium-sized industrial companies expanding in Southeast Asia

Geographies: Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.

Contact us

Your matter will be led by Thomas Damecour, Master of Laws (LLM) in Energy Law. Thomas specializes in complex contractual disputes in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He is a Construction Adjudicator and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), and is certified by FIDIC in Disputes and Claims Management. His background combines legal expertise with practical industry insight, enabling him to identify the strongest legal and commercial strategies.

Contact us : t.damecour@inexse.com

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