There is a lot of activity among energy and utility related businesses at the moment. The recent introduction of the wide-ranging UK Energy Bill is a prime example.  As every business knows change creates both challenges and opportunities which are driven by many different factors, such as changing regulation (including moves towards market liberalisation), mergers and other consolidation, practice diversification and increasing environmental demands. Businesses need to be able to know and understand such changes to seize opportunities as they arise.

Leading participants in the market rely on Shepherd and Wedderburn for legal support and advice. Our specialist and general legal advice covers many aspects of the energy and utility sector including the electricity, oil and gas, renewables, nuclear, telecoms and water industries, in the UK and abroad. For instance, we are keeping clients up to date on EU and UK developments in carbon trading and the fast-developing regulatory regime for carbon capture and storage in the UK. In addition, the team provides regular updates to clients and contacts through our E-Bulletin service that keeps them informed about developments in Energy and Utilities law and best practice.

Our team works with energy companies, regulators, industry bodies, developers and funders in all aspects of sector projects using our industry knowledge to provide tailored legal and commercial advice.

Our key specialisms include:

• Energy
• Oil and Gas
• Water
• Renewables