Innovative legal advice for the power and utilities sector

As we work towards net zero, energy networks are undergoing an exciting period of change and transformation.

Our lawyers are trusted long-term adviser to many of the major power and utility companies and provide them with specialist and innovative advice. We have an in depth knowledge of all areas impacting electricity and gas networks, including the navigation of complex energy regulatory policy across our various jurisdictions; the integration of new technologies; the delivery of large scale infrastructure projects; and the management of business as usual activities, such as grid connections.

Unparalleled experience and knowledge of this sector in particular for telecoms, CPO and utilities.

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How we can help you

We advise on the wide range of issues which impact power and utility businesses, including: 

  • significant grid infrastructure and upgrade projects;
  • nationally important and large-scale infrastructure projects, including the management of disputes arising from a project;
  • energy regulation, including regulatory compliance;
  • procurement advice and the navigation of disputes;
  • asset protection;
  • all aspects of energy connections, including connection applications, queue management, and disputes;
  • construction engineering and maintenance contracts, management of contractual relationships and disputes;
  • planning and the deployment of statutory or compulsory purchase powers;
  • energy infrastructure and property-related disputes, including the enforcement of both contractual and statutory powers;
  • Ofgem price control business plan submissions, re-opener applications and the management of complaints;
  • IT, IP, data protection and Information Requests;
  • health and safety; and
  • commercial contracts.

Our utilities lawyers

Our large international team of highly experienced lawyers can provide the end to end specialist advice required to navigate complex issues. We can support you with innovative projects such as smart metering and grid connections, as well as business as usual matters.

Experience

Utility businesses

Advising utility businesses on the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on their infrastructure, including the HS2 project, Hinkley Point C Connection and Highways England road scheme.

Utility businesses

Advising utility businesses on the use of their compulsory purchase powers.

UK Distribution Network Operators

Advising UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) on construction disputes with contractors and suppliers, including in relation to defects, variations, payment notices and account valuations.

Large utility provider

Advised a large utility provider on a £100m claim concerning the scope of land rights held for their infrastructure.

National Grid Electricity

Advised National Grid Electricity Distribution on strategic commercial and innovation projects, including legal advice relating to energy flexibility/demand side response services.

Utility businesses

Advised various utility businesses on contracts for the procurement of construction services including framework agreements, design and construction contracts, maintenance agreements and associated documents.

ABO Wind

ABO Wind AG Successfully Changes Legal Form with Osborne Clarke’s Support – all clear for ABO Energy GmbH & Co. KGaA. Read more.

Centrica

Advised Centrica on the international rollout of "Hive" as part of its connected home offering, including commercial and regulatory law support and coordinating international regulatory advice across multiple jurisdictions.

Flexa GmbH

Osborne Clarke has advised Flexa GmbH on the establishment of a virtual power plant regarding contractual and corporate law, regulatory issues and data protection and copyright in connection with algorithms and AI models. Read more.

WiNRG

Osborne Clarke has advised WiNRG GmbH on the sale of a German photovoltaic project to the Dutch company Novar. Read more.

Terra One

Osborne Clarke has advised Terra One Climate Solutions GmbH on its recently successfully completed seed financing round totalling USD 7.5 million. Read more.

Obton

Osborne Clarke advises Obton on 600MW battery storage pipeline with Kyon Energy. Read more here.

Centrica

Advised Centrica on its Cornwall Local Energy Market project, covering commercial, IT, IP, consumer protection, State aid, procurement and energy regulatory matters.

Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing (DAL)

Osborne Clarke is advising Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing (DAL) on the project financing for the construction of two solar parks in Spain by its client Blue Elephant Energy (BEE). Read more here.

Instagrid

Osborne Clarke has once again advised the battery system provider Instagrid on a successful financing round. The start-up raised a total of USD 95 million in its Series C, read more.

Statkraft acquires the Breeze Two Portfolio

Osborne Clarke advises Wind Farm Operator on Cross-Border Transaction. Read more here. 

G2 Venture Partners

Osborne Clarke has advised investor G2 Venture Partners on its investment in energy start-up 1KOMMA5°. Read more here. 

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