Upstream

Upstream/exploration and production (E&P) operators and investors must constantly adapt to evolving regulations, risk, and commodity prices. The changing landscape of energy requires a nimble and proactive approach to managing the opportunities and challenges in the space — especially difficult issues like finding access to capital and exiting assets.

At Weaver, we know energy. With offices from Houston to Dallas to Midland to Fort Worth, we serve more than 1,000 traditional upstream clients, from smaller independents to multinational energy giants. We offer in-depth knowledge of E&P issues, a deep bench of professionals experienced across the full spectrum of energy interests, and a broad and deep understanding of your business. Our teams are particularly experienced in serving private-equity-sponsored oil and gas companies.

We are deeply familiar with the issues you face, from uncertain credit markets to frequent legislative and tax changes, consolidation, regulatory and environmental oversight, health and safety concerns, data security, and other areas of potential risk.

What Makes Weaver Different?

Dedicated audit/tax planning for efficient engagements, minimizing requests to your staff and providing a high level of partner interaction
Consistent industry teams that understand your business, industry and market conditions
Involvement in oil and gas organizations - we have a vast network and focus on referrals
Global, full service offerings for the energy space
Consultative approach, not just compliance-driven
Boots on the ground, with a large presence in the communities we serve
Private equity focus: investor confidence, deadline-driven, efficiency
Commitment to staff development with specialized training on the energy side

How Can Weaver Help You?

State & Local Tax Services

Tax overpayment recovery and audit defense
Sales and use tax consulting and compliance
Property tax consulting and compliance
Income and franchise tax consulting and compliance
Compliance automation, outsourcing and co-sourcing
Corporate relocation services
Motor fuels and excise tax

International Tax Services

Federal Tax Services and Strategic Planning

Private client services
Business tax services
Tax M&A and due diligence
R&D tax credits
Federal and state tax credit reviews (oil & gas)
Strategic tax planning
- Carried interest analysis
- Property by property recapture analysis
- M&A purchase price allocation guidance
- Institutional and foreign investor structuring
- Rate arbitrate transactional analysis (ordinary vs. capital gains)
- Focus on management team tax implications and planning
- Life-cycle focused tax strategy (acquisition, operational, disposition)