Energy

Energy is a critical driver of economic growth, infrastructure development, and global sustainability. As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation through renewable energy investment, regulatory reform, technological innovation, and the transition to cleaner energy sources, organisations face increasingly complex legal, commercial, and operational challenges.

Our Energy practice advises energy companies, project developers, investors, infrastructure providers, utilities, and multinational organisations on the legal, regulatory, and commercial issues affecting the energy sector. We provide practical, commercially focused advice that enables clients to manage risk, execute projects effectively, comply with regulatory obligations, and achieve their strategic energy objectives.

Our Energy practice is known for its expertise and experience in renewable projects (i.e. wind, solar and hydro), geothermal energy (plus district heating) projects, coal and gas fired power plant investments, nuclear investments (see separate practice area), CCGT and gas storage facilities investments, LNG and LNG floating facilities investments, pipeline projects.

Our team advises on a broad range of energy matters, including:
• Renewable energy projects and investments
• Energy transition and decarbonisation initiatives
• Energy regulation and compliance obligations
• Power generation, transmission, and distribution matters
• Energy supply, procurement, and trading arrangements
• Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and offtake agreements
• Project development, financing, and infrastructure delivery
• Grid connection and network access arrangements
• Electricity, oil and gas market regulation
• Licensing, approvals, and government regulatory requirements
• Environmental and sustainability considerations
• Energy infrastructure development and operations
• Construction and engineering contracts and operation and maintenance contracts
• Joint ventures, partnerships, and investment structures
• Energy-related disputes, claims, and regulatory investigations
• Emerging energy technologies

We provide comprehensive legal support through:
• Advising on energy projects from development and planning through to operation
• Structuring and negotiating energy investment and commercial arrangements
• Drafting and reviewing energy supply, procurement, and offtake agreements
• Advising on regulatory approvals, licensing, and compliance requirements
• Conducting legal due diligence for energy assets and investments
• Advising on construction, engineering, maintenance, operation and project delivery agreements
• Supporting negotiations with regulators, government authorities, and industry stakeholders
• Advising on energy transition strategies and sustainability objectives
• Assisting with disputes, mediation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings
• Providing strategic advice on emerging energy technologies and market developments

Successful energy projects require a combination of regulatory understanding, commercial insight, technical awareness, and strategic planning. We work closely with clients to develop practical solutions tailored to each client’s objectives, regulatory environment, and risk profile.

Our Energy practice has experience in interacting with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and the Energy Market Regulatory Authority.

For a detailed capability statement or to contact one of our lawyers, please call or email us on +90 (0) 212 366 68 68 or [email protected].