This session will examine how geopolitical fragmentation, shifting regulatory regimes, ever-evolving climate policy are transforming cross-border M&A in the oil and gas sector. With a global and regional lens, it will explore how rising protectionism and energy security concerns are reshaping deal dynamics across different jurisdictions and creating new opportunities. The discussion will also highlight emerging due diligence frontiers, strategic use of AI in M&A, innovative approaches to allocating and mitigating political and regulatory risk, and drafting strategies that can build flexibility and resilience into contractual frameworks.