The energy and utilities sector has seen a rapid rise in its public profile in recent years
Security of supply, carbon reduction, energy nationalism, the rush for resources and renewable energy are among the issues that have brought the sector to the attention of the public and investment communities.
This dynamic, evolving sector is under increasing scrutiny and intense competitive pressure. Many jurisdictions have adopted a more open and liberalised regulatory model. As a result, companies are seeking ever more innovative and practical advice from their lawyers.
International oil and gas companies, leading financial institutions, major utilities, sovereign wealth funds, private equity houses, government bodies and single asset operators come to Linklaters for insightful advice and fundamental understanding of their business, the markets in which they operate and the pressures they face.
Technological innovation is rapidly transforming the energy sector. Understanding our clients' business environment and strategic aims is key to providing first-class legal support. Find out more about our Energy Tech offering.
Consistently ranked as a top tier law firm in this sector, Linklaters is one of the few firms to offer full global capabilities in this field. As a result we have acted on many of the most complex, multi-jurisdictional and cutting edge transactions in the market to date.
In this report, we set out a brief overview of the Vietnam wind market, the key legal issues for investors and the challenges that they need to consider when investing in offshore wind in Vietnam
This jurisdiction by jurisdiction overview outlines some of the key regulatory and other challenges and opportunities in the key markets in Asia Pacific for renewables energy.
Capacity mechanisms. Reigniting Europe's energy markets
Read our Capacity mechanisms report which explores the divergent responses to the electricity supply crunch in Europe, the role of the European Commission and what all this means for Europe's global competitiveness.
As renewable energy becomes more affordable, there are signs that some markets in sub-Saharan Africa would leapfrog fossil fuels technology and that Africa’s economic development could actually be driven by renewable energy technology.
