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Energy & Natural Resources

Against a backdrop of geopolitical, technological and regulatory disruption, we help market players across the energy sector to adapt and thrive. From conventional power to low carbon and renewables, our deep experience of all facets of the energy sector provides a point of certainty in a time of change.

We offer a full-service across oil & gas, renewables, conventional and nuclear power

from over 28 offices spanning the globe

We act for organisations across the sector, including bp, Centrica, E.On, Ørsted and more

Winner of the Legal Business Energy & Infrastructure Team of the Year award

2016, 2018, 2019

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Our latest work

Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names across this diverse sector. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and legal disciplines.

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    Advised an offshore wind developer on the Mona and Morgan Offshore Wind Farm Projects, providing background support during negotiations of offshore export cable transport and installation contracts, including bidder engagement for the export cable packages.

  • AGL Macquarie Pty Limited

    Advised AGL, one of Australia’s largest energy generators, on a wide range of State and Commonwealth environmental and planning issues associated with its Australian energy generation assets, including power stations, battery storage, wind, gas and pumped hydro projects.

  • Tilt Renewables Australia Pty Ltd

    Advising Tilt Renewables on the planning and environmental issues associated with the Rye Park Wind Farm, the Liverpool Range Wind Farm, the Palmer Wind Farm and the Boco Rock Wind Farm.

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    Advised a UK water company on the land assembly and property strategy for a nationally significant reservoir project, including option arrangements, title and occupation investigations, vacant possession strategy and the interface between voluntary acquisition, the DCO process and compulsory acquisition powers.

  • Farra Marine Limited

    Acting for Farra Marine on an investment by Infracapital.

  • Strategic Power Projects Limited

    Advised Strategic Power Projects, a renewable energy developer, on the sale of a solar energy project to NTR plc.

  • Cottam Solar Project Limited

    Advised Island Green Power, a renewable energy developer, on the property aspects of the 600MW Cottam Solar Project near Gainsborough, including the negotiation of necessary cabling rights.

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    Advised a heat network operator on the multi-phase acquisition of a large-scale London heat network, providing complex property advice in collaboration with corporate, projects and construction colleagues.

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    Advised the sponsor of a £2.5 billion pension scheme on strategic endgame options, including the use of surplus as an alternative to a buy-in transaction and subsequent considerations relating to a potential full buy-in and buy-out. The work involved complex pensions, tax, employment and security arrangements.

  • Vattenfall Brent Cross Limited

    Advised Vattenfall, a leading European energy company, on the property aspects of the development of the Brent Cross South district heating scheme, including due diligence, lease negotiations and input into project agreements, including the master concession agreement. The network will provide heating and cooling capacity for up to 6,700 customers.

Our expertise, at your disposal

With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.

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Pinsent Masons advises Manchester Storm on return to AO Arena

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons is advising Manchester Storm on its move to the AO Arena, helping secure the UK ice hockey club's return to the arena it last called home in 2002.

Pinsent Masons strengthens IP offering with new patent attorney partner Fred Nicolle in London

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Fred Nicolle as a partner in its Intellectual Property (IP) team in London, strengthening the firm's European patents and life sciences offering.

Pinsent Masons strengthens restructuring practice with new partner Mark Wilson

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed contentious insolvency Partner Mark Wilson to join its restructuring team in Birmingham.

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