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Energy

Energy is one of the most important and fast changing industrial sectors.

The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, growing global demand, security of supply and ageing energy assets mean that governments and energy companies globally are faced with some of the most complex and challenging decisions that will have an impact not only on economic prosperity, but also on the long-term health of the environment.

All these factors make this an exciting industry to work in, and one that requires its advisers to have sector–specific knowledge backed up by a global resource capability.

Allen & Overy's global Energy team is at the forefront of this sector, providing clients with advice on matters relating to power and utilities (including IWPPs), transmission and distribution, carbon capture and storage, oil & gas (up, mid and downstream and LNG) and climate change.

Allen & Overy provides pioneering advice on the entire lifecycle of these assets, from the consenting and planning process, through to the construction, financing, operation, maintenance and ultimately their refinancing or sale. We advise sellers and acquirers (on M&A transactions), project sponsors, corporates, financial/passive investors, suppliers, manufacturers, governments and debt funders (including banks, bond arrangers, ECAs, DFIs and multilaterals) on energy transactions globally. These transactions are supported by our specialists in areas such as environmental, regulatory, antitrust, tax, employment and planning law.

The energy market is global, with many deals crossing borders. Allen & Overy is one of the few firms that can leverage a truly global network and deliver an absolutely seamless service across the UK, Europe, CIS, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, the United States and Latin America. Our global exposure and experience is highly valued by our clients. 

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News: 09 November 2023

Allen & Overy, partner of the sixth Paris Peace Forum edition

Allen & Overy, international business law firm, has been a partner of the Paris Peace Forum since its creation. The sixth edition of the Forum will take place on 10 and 11 November 2023 on the theme…

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Publications: 05 October 2023

Foreign investment screening landscape grows more complex

That foreign investment screening adds a layer of complexity to M&A processes is nothing new. But exactly how complex has it become as the number of regimes grows, the rules evolve – and enforcement…

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Publications: 05 October 2023

Innovative platform deals enable investors across the private capital spectrum to broaden infrastructure opportunities

Recent years have seen an uptick in infrastructure platform deals – particularly in the renewables sector – with private equity firms, pension funds and other institutional investors pursuing…

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Publications: 25 September 2023

Part 5: Conclusion and potential solutions

What policy and support measures can help close the Net Zero financing gap? And what can different stakeholders do themselves to accelerate progress?

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