Energy, Natural Resources & Environment

Powering growth through transformation

As energy markets evolve and sustainability becomes a strategic priority, businesses need legal advisors who understand both the regulatory landscape and the commercial realities shaping the future of the sector.

The transition towards cleaner energy sources, increasing regulatory scrutiny and growing investor expectations are transforming the energy and natural resources sectors. Organisations must face a rapidly changing environment while continuing to deliver reliable, commercially viable projects. We advise clients across the entire energy value chain, including conventional power generation, renewable energy, oil and gas, natural resources and environmental matters. Our work covers project development, financing, acquisitions, regulatory compliance, permitting, commercial contracts and dispute resolution. What sets our approach apart is our ability to combine deep industry knowledge with multidisciplinary expertise. We understand not only the legal framework governing energy projects, but also the commercial drivers behind investment decisions, operational challenges and market dynamics.

Whether supporting the development of new projects, managing complex regulatory obligations or resolving disputes, we help clients manage change confidently and position themselves for long-term success.

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Advising a global oil & gas company on the setting-up of offshore exploration operations, including on regulatory, HSE and tax matters

Assisting a North American onshore oil & gas exploration company in setting up operations in Romania and providing advice on the potential acquisition of gas fields

Advising an onshore gas exploration company in a dispute over a farm-out agreement

Advising a global petroleum company on opening new gas exploration fields and securing access rights

Advising a global energy producer in connection with a proposed 800-MW coal- and gas-fired power generation capacity

Advising a global beverages company in connection with a purpose-built CHP plant

Advising a global energy group on legal and tax issues related to a proposed joint venture with a state-owned entity for the development and operation of a hydro-power plant

Advising a local energy producer in connection with a EUR 75-million syndicated loan for the financing of heating fuel supply

Advising a global energy group on the tax and legal aspects of unbundling distribution and supply activities

Advising an international financial institution in connection with the financing of several wind-farm projects

Advising an international developer of photovoltaic projects with regard to the restructuring and re-permitting of solar plant and the sale to an international investor;

Advising a global energy group in connection with development and permit issues related to large wind-farm developments

Advising an Australian mining company on the proposed acquisition of a copper-mining company

Advising an Australian oil exploration company in connection with the acquisition of oil exploration fields