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Overview

The global energy sector is experiencing a period of unprecedented change. As the demand for affordable, secure and sustainable energy supplies continues to grow, rapid developments in generation, transmission and distribution technologies are creating vast new opportunities for investors, power consumers, governments, energy workers and industry thought leaders. With the energy market of tomorrow likely to look very different to that of today, you need experienced advisors in energy law who offer in-depth industry knowledge, practical solutions and sound legal advice.

Working across several practice areas, our energy team operates internationally, serving clients in numerous energy technologies, including ag-energy, biogas, capacity markets, energy storage, geothermal, hydro, hydrogen, nuclear, oil and gas, solar, and wind. We advise governments, regulators, project developers, network companies, financial institutions and investors, energy suppliers and traders, technology companies and sector supply chains, among others.

We have a deep knowledge of the energy industry and the requirements for success, meaning we can help our clients identify and overcome challenges and take advantage of the opportunities arising in what is a fast-paced and heavily regulated sector.

Full-service support

Our clients look to us for timely, innovative solutions across a wide range of areas, including:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment, Labour & Equalities
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • Government Agency and System Stakeholder Relations
  • Health and Safety
  • Indigenous Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Market Structuring
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Municipal Law
  • Procurement
  • Project Development
  • Project Finance
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Regulatory Approvals, Licensing and Compliance
  • Tax

The global energy sector is experiencing a period of unprecedented change. As the demand for affordable, secure and sustainable energy supplies continues to grow, rapid developments in generation, transmission and distribution technologies are creating vast new opportunities for investors, power consumers, governments, energy workers and industry thought leaders. With the energy market of tomorrow likely to look very different to that of today, you need experienced advisors in energy law who offer in-depth industry knowledge, practical solutions and sound legal advice.

Working across several practice areas, our energy team operates internationally, serving clients in numerous energy technologies, including ag-energy, biogas, capacity markets, energy storage, geothermal, hydro, hydrogen, nuclear, oil and gas, solar, and wind. We advise governments, regulators, project developers, network companies, financial institutions and investors, energy suppliers and traders, technology companies and sector supply chains, among others.

We have a deep knowledge of the energy industry and the requirements for success, meaning we can help our clients identify and overcome challenges and take advantage of the opportunities arising in what is a fast-paced and heavily regulated sector.

Full-service support

Our clients look to us for timely, innovative solutions across a wide range of areas, including:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment, Labour & Equalities
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • Government Agency and System Stakeholder Relations
  • Health and Safety
  • Indigenous Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Market Structuring
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Municipal Law
  • Procurement
  • Project Development
  • Project Finance
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Regulatory Approvals, Licensing and Compliance
  • Tax

Proven experience

Whether advising on major energy transactions, the creation of new regulatory frameworks, the development or refurbishment of assets, or the undertaking of commercial activities, we deliver well-informed advice from our extensive experience in the sector. We have played a leading role in major transactions, market transformation programmes and litigation in countries around the world.

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E.ON

E.ON

Representing E.ON while determining contractual responsibility after it was established that grouted connection problems were being encountered in 60 wind turbine generators at an offshore wind farm, as well as across the industry.
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Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Advising Cummins Inc. on its cross-border acquisition of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies provider Hydrogenics on its acquisition of Johnson Matthey's automotive battery systems business.
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Longspur Energy

Longspur Energy

Acting in relation to the disposal of two operating onshore wind farms managed by Longspur Capital to Octopus Energy. A multi-disciplinary team from corporate, real estate, commercial & regulatory, tax and planning and environmental advised on this transaction.
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Development Bank of South Africa, South African National Treasury and South African Department of Energy

Development Bank of South Africa, South African National Treasury and South African Department of Energy

Advising all three clients on the development of the country's base and mid-load IPP programme.
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E.ON

E.ON

Representing E.ON while determining contractual responsibility after it was established that grouted connection problems were being encountered in 60 wind turbine generators at an offshore wind farm, as well as across the industry.
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Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Advising Cummins Inc. on its cross-border acquisition of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies provider Hydrogenics on its acquisition of Johnson Matthey's automotive battery systems business.
240516-energy-client-work-longspur

Longspur Energy

Longspur Energy

Acting in relation to the disposal of two operating onshore wind farms managed by Longspur Capital to Octopus Energy. A multi-disciplinary team from corporate, real estate, commercial & regulatory, tax and planning and environmental advised on this transaction.
240516-energy-client-work-south africa

Development Bank of South Africa, South African National Treasury and South African Department of Energy

Development Bank of South Africa, South African National Treasury and South African Department of Energy

Advising all three clients on the development of the country's base and mid-load IPP programme.
240516-energy-client-work-eon

E.ON

E.ON

Representing E.ON while determining contractual responsibility after it was established that grouted connection problems were being encountered in 60 wind turbine generators at an offshore wind farm, as well as across the industry.
240516-energy-client-work-cummins

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Advising Cummins Inc. on its cross-border acquisition of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies provider Hydrogenics on its acquisition of Johnson Matthey's automotive battery systems business.
240516-energy-client-work-longspur

Longspur Energy

Longspur Energy

Acting in relation to the disposal of two operating onshore wind farms managed by Longspur Capital to Octopus Energy. A multi-disciplinary team from corporate, real estate, commercial & regulatory, tax and planning and environmental advised on this transaction.
240516-energy-client-work-south africa

Development Bank of South Africa, South African National Treasury and South African Department of Energy

Development Bank of South Africa, South African National Treasury and South African Department of Energy

Advising all three clients on the development of the country's base and mid-load IPP programme.
240516-energy-client-work-eon

E.ON

E.ON

Representing E.ON while determining contractual responsibility after it was established that grouted connection problems were being encountered in 60 wind turbine generators at an offshore wind farm, as well as across the industry.

Awards and accolades

Our energy lawyers are frequently ranked by some of the world's top legal guides for their work.

We are consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 in the energy, oil and gas, and natural resources categories. Ian Mondrow and James Smellie were named "Notable Practitioners" by Chambers and Partners Canada, with James cited among Chambers' "Senior Statespeople". Clean Energy Pipeline ranked the team ninth for Energy M&A deals by volume in 2021.

Best Lawyers named Gowling WLG "Law Firm of the Year" in 2021 in addition to recognizing multiple individuals. We were also named in The Times Best Law Firms 2021 for energy and renewables.

Key contacts

Thomas Timmins

Thomas J. Timmins

Partner

Leader - Energy Practice Group (Canada)

Toronto
Gareth Baker

Gareth Baker

Partner

Co-leader of Energy (UK)

London
Andreas Woelfle

Dr. Andreas Woelfle

Partner

Stuttgart
Jonathan Brufal

Jonathan Brufal

Partner

Global Co-lead of the Energy Nuclear Natural Resources and Infrastructure Sector
Head of Projects

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London
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