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Energy transition

We are at the forefront of the shift to a low-carbon economy, guiding clients through all aspects of energy transition projects including development, financing and operational matters.

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Our energy transition team is at the forefront of the shift to a low-carbon economy.

We provide expert legal advice across all aspects of energy transition projects including in respect of renewable energy, decarbonisation of traditional energy projects, electric vehicles, sustainable fuels and energy storage.

We recognize the important transitional role of conventional energy sources – particularly natural gas – in ensuring security of electricity supply and heating during this transition and support clients operating within the traditional energy industry with their energy transition and decarbonisation initiatives.

Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of energy transition projects, from inception through to financing, development, construction, M&A, joint venture arrangements and operational matters.

With a multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to call upon expertise from our specialist teams to support clients in respect of their energy transition projects, including our projects, corporate and M&A, real estate, employment, litigation, intellectual property, planning and consenting, construction, environmental, and health and safety teams.

Our regulatory and transactional experts help clients navigate and benefit from market mechanisms, ensuring compliance and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in renewable energy, decarbonisation of traditional energy projects and other energy transition projects.

Services

Decarbonisation of traditional energy projects

Guidance for existing energy producers in respect of electrification of installations and related decarbonisation initiatives

Carbon capture, use and storage projects

Supporting the consenting and delivery of new projects.

Hydrogen projects

Support in respect of all aspects of hydrogen projects including in respect of production, transportation, storage and offtake arrangements

Planning and Consenting

Guidance for energy transition and power generation projects (including gas production facilities).

Decommissioning

Regulatory and contractual advice for offshore and onshore installations.

Construction Contracts

Using LOGIC, FIDIC, and other industry forms for energy infrastructure.

Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Approvals

Health and safety investigations and incident response, and assistance with onshore and offshore licensing, COMAH, and environmental permitting.

Examples of our work

Harbour Energy

Advised on the Viking CCS carbon capture and storage project.

Refinery Operator

Advised on its proposed collaboration to explore the use of hydrogen fuels to help decarbonise its energy requirements.

EDF

Advised on the sale of its gas storage assets at Hill Top Farm and Hole House Farm.

Quinbrook

Advised on the acquisition of its flexible peaking projects and route to market arrangements.

Infinite

Advising on its new multi technology energy centre at The Royal Mint in Wales comprising a solar farm, wind turbines, a hydrogen-ready combined heat and power unit (CHP) and a dual chemistry battery energy storage system.

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