Energy Law

The energy sector is undergoing a regulatory transformation driven by decarbonisation targets, market liberalisation, and the integration of renewable

Energy Law covers legal assessment, document preparation and implementation support in Europe. It is typically relevant to businesses, investors and organisations operating or transacting in one or more countries. The precise rules, competent authority and procedure depend on the subject matter, jurisdiction and facts, with EU and national law considered together.

Key points

  • Scope is determined by the specific service and countries involved.
  • EU law operates together with current national legislation.
  • Documents and contractual mechanisms are tailored to the facts and objectives.
  • Outcomes and timing depend on the parties, authorities and procedure involved.

Jurisdiction and applicable framework

The applicable framework depends on the subject of the service, governing law and countries in which the structure or transaction has effect. EU law and current national legislation are assessed together.

The energy sector is undergoing a regulatory transformation driven by decarbonisation targets, market liberalisation, and the integration of renewable sources. We advise energy producers, traders, and consumers on project development, regulatory compliance, power-purchase agreements, and energy-market participation across the EU.

We handle licensing and permitting for generation facilities (solar, wind, biomass, conventional), negotiate PPAs and grid-connection agreements, and advise on energy-storage and hydrogen-project regulations.

For energy traders, we address REMIT market-conduct obligations, insider-information procedures, and the licensing requirements for operating on organised energy-trading platforms.

What this includes

  • Energy-project licensing & permitting
  • PPA negotiation & drafting
  • Renewable-energy subsidy advisory
  • Grid-connection & storage contracts
  • REMIT compliance for energy traders
  • Energy M&A & project-finance support