Energy and Resources
Legal guidance on energy transition, conventional power, oil & gas, and mining. Focused on regulatory, transactional and project stages across jurisdictions.Transitioning energy
We advise on project finance and development, regulation, M&A and joint ventures, and construction matters across energy-transition opportunities. Our legal work addresses commercial and regulatory frameworks so clients can assess and manage risk during project life cycles.- Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
- Investments and trading in carbon and credits
- Pure hydrogen projects and hydrogen infrastructure
- Energy infrastructure and grid connection
- Modern nuclear deployment (regulatory and contractual aspects)
- Renewable power development and offtake arrangements
Traditional power
We provide legal advice on thermal generation, power networks and market arrangements. Work commonly covers joint ventures, asset transfers, trading and marketing contracts, regulatory compliance, competition/antitrust concerns, environmental permits, and public procurement. Guidance is given for project development contracts and project financing.Gas & oil
We advise on upstream, midstream and downstream matters where legal, commercial and financial issues intersect. Typical matters include concession and licence negotiation, transport and storage contracts, joint operating agreements, and cross-border commercial arrangements.Metals & mining
Advice spans concession agreements, offtake and royalty arrangements, project development, M&A and dispute resolution. Work includes coordination with lenders, investors, contractors and public authorities as projects move from exploration to production or divestment.Project process, typical documentation and risks
1. Planning & early diligenceJurisdictional and regulatory review, title and land access, preliminary commercial terms.
2. Permits & approvalsEnvironmental permits, grid connection rights, and local authorisations.
3. Finance & contractingProject documentation, security packages, sponsor and lender agreements.
4. Construction & commissioningConstruction contracts, performance security, warranties and insurance.
5. Operation & tradingO&M agreements, market participation, compliance and reporting.
6. Exit & restructuringSale processes, refinancing and decommissioning obligations.
| Document type | Typical timing | Common risk |
|---|---|---|
| Concession/license | Months | Regulatory change |
| Power purchase or offtake agreement | 1–6 months | Counterparty credit |
| Construction/engineering contract | Contracting phase | Delay and performance |
Notice: Energy
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- How can legal advice support a renewable project from concept to operation?
- Early legal work focuses on land, grid connection, permitting and contract strategy. Later stages prioritise construction risk allocation, finance documentation and commercial offtake agreements.
- What are the common legal issues with CCUS and hydrogen projects?
- Issues include site permits, long-term storage liability, transport agreements, gas quality and offtake terms, and regulatory compliance where frameworks are evolving.
- How do cross-border investments change project documentation?
- Cross-border investments require attention to foreign investment approvals, tax and withholding considerations, applicable dispute resolution clauses, and local content or employment rules.
- When should procurement and competition law be considered?
- At the planning stage for public or state-linked projects and when entering market arrangements that may raise competition concerns. Early engagement reduces the risk of later challenge.
- Can you support a lender or investor conducting diligence?
- Yes. Typical lender diligence covers title and security, permits, material contracts, regulatory compliance and known contingent liabilities.
Contact and next steps
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