The energy sector is changing. Our team of highly specialized experts supports you in this process and helps you to seize the opportunities. We are at the top of the latest legal and energy policy developments and have a profound entrepreneurial understanding of the industry. You can benefit from our interdisciplinary advice on transactions in the energy sector and infrastructure projects.

Key service areas

At the nexus of technology, economy and law, we advise you especially in the following areas:

• Corporate/M&A
• Renewables
• Hydrogen technologies
• Project finance
• Trade and distribution, PPAs
• Sector coupling and decarbonization
• Regulatory (grid/storage/trade)
• Energy antitrust and merger control 
• Power stations/pipeline projects
• Restructuring
• Arbitration

Recognition

Dentons wins “Deal of the Year - Sustainability” award at Legalcommunity Corporate Awards

June 16, 2022

For its work on a deal to build and operate a high-power charging network in Italy, which will strategically contribute to improvements in green transportation, Dentons was awarded “Deal of the Year” for sustainability at the Legalcommunity Corporate Awards 2022 on June 16, 2022 in Milan.

Chambers Europe 2022 ranks Dentons among top law firms

March 21, 2022

The 2022 edition of Chambers Europe has recognized 167 Dentons lawyers across 16 European jurisdictions as well as in CEE and Europe-wide, as leaders in their fields. Among the individual rankings, 19 lawyers received new rankings, while 22 improved over the past year. These improvements reflect Dentons’ commitment to attracting and developing top legal talent. 

Insights

Investing in renewable energy projects in Europe

February 2022

Across the EU and its near neighbors, legislated climate targets require huge and rapid growth in renewable electricity generating capacity by 2030 and beyond. In many jurisdictions (some with mature renewables sectors and others where renewables are much less well-established), the market is delivering this. However, as the ESG agenda spurs corporate demand for renewable PPAs, and attention turns to the need to electrify heat and transport, there is always a need for more renewable energy. Yet the potential barriers to expanded deployment sometimes feel all too familiar.

Shaping the Global Hydrogen Economy

August 17, 2021

Hydrogen promises to be a critical energy carrier in the global transition to a sustainable, zero-emission energy economy. Join this conversation as business leaders, innovators, and policymakers debate hydrogen’s potential as a cornerstone of the renewable energy industry.

Online event: Energy storage technology

June 29, 2021

Germany: We are very pleased that you show interest in our online event: “Energy storage technology”, which took place on June 29, 2021. Our lawyers and guest experts talked about energy storage opportunities, regulatory and other barriers as well as the great potential for innovation.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Dentons’ European Renewables Workshop 2023

Frankfurt am Main, GermanyFebruary 16, 2023

The chief attraction of renewable energy has always been that it helps to mitigate the risk of dangerous climate change. For several years now, established renewable technologies have also enjoyed an increasing price advantage over fossil fuels. Today, as the actions of Russia show us how vulnerable fossil-fuel supply chains are to geopolitical shocks, the renewables sector has an opportunity to stand out from the crowd in terms of security of supply.

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises Slate Asset Management on financing of Move About’s e-mobility rollout across Europe

November 11, 2022

Global law firm Dentons has advised Slate Asset Management, a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets, on the financing to Move About Group AB, a Swedish electric mobility service, to support the rollout of more than 150 electric vehicles as well as electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Europe. The car funding provided by Slate will be used to bolster Move About’s electric car fleet, which currently owns and operates over 800 electric cars and has more than 71,000 users on its platform.

Dentons advises Slate Asset Management on acquisition of majority stake in Germany-based electric vehicle charging planner and developer, amperio GmbH

July 27, 2022

Global law firm Dentons has advised Slate Asset Management (“Slate”), a global alternative investment platform, on the acquisition of a majority stake in amperio GmbH (“amperio”). The collaboration between the two companies will drive the expansion of electromobility in Germany, while enhancing the sustainability infrastructure of Slate’s own properties and improving access to efficient charging points across Germany. 

Dentons and K&E advise KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners on finalizing US$15 billion acquisition and financing of CyrusOne

March 30, 2022

Global law firm Dentons, working together with Kirkland & Ellis, represented global investment firm KKR and fund manager Global Infrastructure Partners in connection with certain matters related to the closing of the $15 billion acquisition of data center operator CyrusOne, Inc., as well as the financing by a consortium of lenders led by Goldman Sachs. In November 2021, Dentons advised the acquiring consortium on the successful bid.

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