Land, Oil & Gas Licensing Services

At Verus IP, we provide comprehensive legal and regulatory support across the full spectrum of land acquisition, mineral rights, and oil and gas licensing. Our services are tailored to support energy companies, landowners, developers, and investors navigating the complex landscape of extraction rights, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

🔍 Title Review & Mineral Rights Verification

  • Chain-of-title analysis for surface and subsurface ownership

  • Verification of mineral rights, royalties, and leasehold interests

  • Curative title work and resolution of ownership disputes

🛢 Oil & Gas Lease Negotiation & Drafting

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating oil, gas, and mineral leases

  • Structuring lease bonus payments, royalty clauses, pooling rights, and surface use provisions

  • Protecting landowner and operator interests with enforceable terms

📝 Regulatory Licensing & Permitting

  • Guidance through federal, state, and local licensing processes (BLM, BOEM, state commissions)

  • Filing and compliance support for drilling permits, environmental impact assessments, and well spacing applications

  • Ongoing compliance with Department of Natural Resources, EPA, and other regulatory bodies

🤝 Landowner Relations & Surface Use Agreements

  • Drafting surface use agreements, right-of-way easements, and pipeline access contracts

  • Mitigating land disturbance, environmental liability, and use conflicts

  • Mediation and conflict resolution between operators and landowners

🌐 Due Diligence for M&A and Asset Transfers

  • Legal and regulatory due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas assets

  • Risk assessments for mineral rights, production agreements, and lease portfolios

  • Support for transactional closings, assignments, and post-sale compliance

Why Choose Us:
We combine deep industry knowledge with local regulatory insight to deliver efficient, risk-aware solutions for exploration and production operations. Whether you're securing access to drilling sites, licensing a new project, or managing landowner negotiations, our team ensures every deal is structured for long-term legal and commercial success.