Garrigues` multidisciplinary approach leverages the company`s regional strength and enables the team to provide comprehensive advice, including transactional advice, to developers, utilities and/or financial services companies in the electricity, gas, oil, mining and renewable energy sectors. David Jiménez Romero advises private and public clients on infrastructure projects, including electricity, hydrocarbons, transport, water, social infrastructure and public-private partnerships. Roberto Torres Velasco, who is responsible for the regulatory and environmental practice, has experience in regulatory law, regulatory and environmental due diligence, and infrastructure, and advises clients on the implementation of renewable resource and clean energy projects; environmental permits, licences and concessions; federal and local environmental regulations; and managing standardization issues. “Very strong technical skills combined with business acumen. This makes it possible to provide effective legal advice on complex energy projects. Musat & Asociatii has a “well-organized and customer-oriented” team with good experience in all energy-related matters. The company has recently been involved in several high-profile transactions in the energy and oilfield services sectors, representing a variety of clients, including large domestic companies such as Hidroelectrica and foreign investors such as Wellbore Integrity Solutions. Other areas of expertise include procurement, infrastructure, regulation, processes and infrastructure projects. Important partners are Iulian Popescu and Razvan Stoicescu. Gide Loyrette Uel`s team is composed of former external consultants and in-house lawyers who advise Polish operators, clients and contractors of public and critical infrastructure, as well as state-owned companies in the energy, oil and gas, mining and chemical sectors. The team is competent to assist in large-scale projects as well as to represent clients in proceedings before the Polish National Appeals Chamber. The department is headed by Piotr Sadovnik, who has a proven track record in arbitration and litigation. “PLMJ`s Energy and Natural Resources department is characterized by a young and very dynamic team, but with extensive experience in the industry and in-depth knowledge of legal, technical and economic aspects.” D&B David si Baias SCA has made strong inroads into the energy market in recent years.
Key team members such as partner Laurentiu Pachiu and lawyer Delia Pachiu (“a highly professional and experienced energy law practitioner”) have impressive credentials in advising oil and gas clients on regulatory, transactional and licensing matters. Customers looking for regulatory support, such as Hidroelectrica, receive an extra boost from the company`s European and competitive team, where partners like Sorin David are highly recommended. The team, which includes partner Anda Rojanschi, has experience on the transaction front. Based in Bristol, Burges Salmon LLP`s national energy practice has outstanding expertise in nuclear and renewable energy, as well as additional experience in dealing with conventional energy and utility regulation, onshore and offshore wind and solar developments, and biomass projects. Ross Fairley and Ian Salter, a “strong business lawyer” who is “exceptional in every way and the go-to nuclear expert”, jointly lead the team, which offers a full range of services on nuclear aspects and new technologies such as battery storage issues and waste incinerators. For the latter, Nick Churchward is particularly in demand. Partner Ian Truman is the group`s “rising star in the energy sector” and focuses on nuclear energy issues. Julian Boswall and Elizabeth Dunn are also noteworthy. “In my opinion, Przemyslaw Kalek is the best lawyer in the field of the energy market, offering an open approach to problems and the best legal knowledge.” Marek Durski is Head of Energy and Natural Resources at Rymarz Zdort. The team manages complex development and M&A projects, as well as commercial and regulatory matters, restructuring agreements and LNG transactions.
The department also advises clients in the construction of coal, solar, wind and gas power plants and is also recognized for its expertise in photovoltaic and nuclear power projects. Managing Partner Pawel Rymarz has particular strengths when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, while Krzysztof Sajchta is a name for litigation in the energy sector. “Tomasz Rogalski, Practice Leader, is a leading energy lawyer. We like his focus on project finance transactions, where he leads both financial documents and legal due diligence work. This one-stop-shop approach is very useful for us as a project finance provider in the Polish energy market, as a lawyer can advise you on energy lending and regulation issues in a transaction. This is a game changer for us. Michal Piekarski is Head of Energy and Natural Resources at Baker McKenzie Krzyżowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. The team is increasingly involved in transactions related to the ongoing energy transition, including advising onshore and offshore wind projects. Customers also include those in new industries such as hydrogen, SMRs and electric mobility.
The firm recently benefited from the arrival of Artur Kawik, associate, and Aleksandra Kurecka, junior associate, who joined the firm from Gide Loyrette Nouel and GNZ Legal respectively. Piotr Ciepiela is also outstanding in the field of energy-related regulation. Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen is the undisputed market leader for the entire energy and natural resources spectrum. The company has a well-structured team co-led by Gabriela Cacerea, who oversees the power, renewables and downstream gas sectors, and Ruxandra Bologa, whose “knowledge of Romania`s natural resources sector is excellent”, particularly upstream oil and gas. The team is commended for achieving excellent results in complex litigation and is also known for its in-depth understanding of regulators. The practice is also very active on the corporate and M&A side and has a good track record in renewable energy development projects as well as offshore oil and gas exploration. Managing Partner Mirela Preda is held in high regard. “First-class legal education, high personal culture, transparent handling system, individual approach to a case, broad interpretation of regulations not only in the context of short-term solutions, but also in consequences for the future and in a broad context.” SRS Legal`s Energy and Natural Resources division “has extensive multidisciplinary experience and deep industry knowledge” and demonstrates strength in all segments, including renewables, oil and gas, and energy efficiency issues.
Led by founder Pedro Rebelo de Sousa and competition and energy law expert Gonçalo Anastácio, the firm provides clients with legal assistance in the areas of investment and merger control, licensing, dispute resolution and regulatory matters. Maria Paula Milheirão, a business lawyer, advises companies in the energy sector on mergers and acquisitions; She is praised for her “exceptional technical competence”. “Luis Miguel Ramírez`s team is exceptional, always with the best disposition, immediate reactions and unbeatable communication. There are factors that are of great importance to them, such as excellent and fluid communication, honesty and availability, in addition to excellent legal strategy and knowledge of the issue. Highly recommended. “The team is excellent and two blue-chip partners stand out, starting with Nelson Raposo Bernardo, one of the most respected lawyers in the energy sector in Portugal. He is a true leader. “Our collaboration with D&B has so far been limited to the renewable energy sectors. I was very happy to work with Delia Pachi, Raluca Mustaciosu and Marius Nita.
They provided the necessary contributions we needed and backed up their statements with strong legal arguments. They always adapted to changing deadlines and delivered results on time. Linklaters` energy and commodities practice advises clients throughout the project lifecycle and manages the development, financing, acquisition, sale and refinancing of mandates. The team is also increasingly concerned about issues of energy production from waste and Poland`s growing renewable energy sector. Patryk Figiel, a newly promoted partner, leads the team, while Managing Partner Jakub Dąbrowski is hailed as an “outstanding lawyer”. “The D&B David si Baias team, which advises on energy issues and is led by Delia Pachiu, is unique in its expertise in the energy sector. They are very familiar with the laws and regulations in force in this industry and energy market, while their services cover the full spectrum required for successful development and transactions in this sector. The team is very dedicated and knowledgeable about all the details of the project and actively participates in negotiations to resolve complex situations and find legal and commercial solutions to complex issues.
We work together excellently and the team is characterized by innovative solutions. Pinsent Masons LLP has “industry-leading knowledge” of conventional and unconventional energy sources, particularly offshore wind and bioenergy. The firm, led by Paul Rice, has strong M&A and project finance capabilities and is involved in innovative technology initiatives. Recently, the company supported Nissan Europe in the role of its Vehicle to Grid (V2G) initiative across the UK as part of its global electrification programme.