Energy

Freshfields has been advising major players in the energy sector for decades. With profound expertise and a significant track record across transactional, regulatory, tax and disputes matters in the sector, we help clients safeguard and transform their businesses.

Our integrated, multidisciplinary energy team comprises more than 300 energy sector specialists across the world who are known for providing seamless service across borders and legal disciplines.

We advise the full range of players in the sector, from multinational corporations to financial sponsors and sovereign wealth funds, banks and export credit agencies, and government and public sector bodies.

Our expertise spans the entire energy spectrum, in both developed and emerging markets. From renewables through nuclear, oil and gas and sustainable fuels, and from exploration, production and generation through sequestration, transmission, distribution and storage, we have the cutting-edge experience to unlock value for our clients.

Our energy work ranges from project licensing, development and financing to complex M&A transactions and joint ventures, multi-jurisdictional regulatory processes, strategic commercial planning and negotiation, and some of the world’s highest-profile energy disputes.

From managing legacy assets and risks to developing new projects, technologies and investment strategies, Freshfields offers the full spectrum of support to help clients navigate these critical changes. Our clients benefit from the breadth and depth of our global experience that sees them turn to us for their most challenging matters.