Energy & Utilities
The energy and utilities market of the 21st century presents unique challenges and opportunities. Liberalisation of energy markets globally, significant structural changes brought about by government legislation and policy, constant and rapid technological developments particularly in the renewables sector, have created an increasingly complex business environment. It is essential that legal advisors have an in-depth understanding of the legal issues as well as commercial and technical issues that affect their clients operating in the energy and utilities markets.
As industry experts, Pinsent Masons have represented clients for many years across the whole spectrum of the energy & utilities industry, from equipment suppliers to major international funding organisations. Our clients include utilities, independent system operators, power station owners and operators, public and private utilities, oil exploration and refining companies, contractors, financial institutions and governments.
Our legal services include procurement techniques and strategies, project structuring and financing, framework and contracting, tender and cost control regimes, regulatory and competition law. To meet the wide ranging needs of our clients, our energy and utilities lawyers are supported by teams of specialists in construction, employment, health & safety, property, planning, environment, corporate and commercial law. In addition, we have significant experience of resolving the myriad of complex disputes that energy & utilities projects can give rise to.
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Within the Energy and Utilities Market we have a particular focus on the following sectors:
