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Water and Waste

Allen & Overy advises across the complete spectrum of international water matters.

The number and variety of deals that we are involved in and the breadth and depth of our client base, geographical coverage and expertise distinguish our practice from other firms in the market.

We have wide experience of acting for sponsors, banks and governments and utilities operators on mergers and acquisitions (both public and private), funding (equity and debt), litigation, competition and regulatory matters.

As well as offering sound commercial advice, we recognise the ethical dimensions critical to the water sector and the need to promote sustainability at all levels. We regularly advise on the commercial implications of environmental legislation worldwide, as well as advising governments on the development of protection frameworks to preserve aquatic environs and mitigate anthropogenic impact.

We also have specific experience relating to multi-faceted and highly specialised waste transactions. Our extensive waste management and power experience enables us to provide a unique depth of specialist knowledge in all relevant areas, including waste supply, construction, operations and maintenance and electricity (including interconnection and market trading strategies), as well as procurement, planning and environmental law and alternative financing structures.

News and insights

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Publications: 27 March 2024

Increased Focus on Forced Labor in the U.S. and EU: Enforcement and Legislation

U.S. Customs authorities impounded thousands of vehicles, showing risks to imports linked to forced labor.  The U.S. government detained thousands of luxury vehicles deemed to contain a small…

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Publications: 27 March 2024

Hydrogen update Germany - new regulatory and market developments

Exciting times for hydrogen market participants in Germany – in the last months, a variety of new regulatory instruments and policy initiatives have been announced which will boost the ramp-up of the…

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wind turbines

News: 21 March 2024

Allen & Overy advises arrangers on takeover of Encavis by KKR

Allen & Overy has advised arrangers in connection with the planned takeover of Hamburg-based wind farm and solar park operator ENCAVIS AG ("Encavis") by Elbe BidCo AG, a holding company controlled by…

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News: 19 March 2024

A&O continues to be recognised for market-leading position in India

Allen & Overy continues to maintain its position as the top international law firm focused on India, and was recently recognised at the India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) Deal of the Year Awards, for…

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