Energy - Global lawyers - Hogan Lovells

Our network of energy lawyers spans the globe, working as part of your team to solve your toughest legal issues. We provide advice across the full energy spectrum, including power, renewables, oil, gas, LNG, nuclear generation, mining and metals, and on all issues relating to the energy transition.

Our Energy Sector team offers full-service solutions to energy companies, investment funds, project developers and sponsors, financial institutions, and governments and their agencies. Our lawyers support clients in a wide range of complex matters, including M&A, equity investments, joint ventures, project development and financing, regulatory guidance, tax matters, resolving disputes, and protecting intellectual property.

Advising China Baowu Steel Group on its investment in the Simandou mining and infrastructure (rail and port) project in the Republic of Guinea, reportedly the largest project of its kind in Africa at the time.
Sole project counsel on the US$45bn Shah Deniz Project, advising on the gas value chain from Azerbaijan to Italy.
Advised Shell in defending claims brought in the English courts by members of the Bodo community in relation to two operational oil spills in the Niger Delta.
Represented Exelon in patent counselling and diligence in the area of enhanced power generation technologies.
Advised Asian Development Bank on the development of five water/wastewater projects in India procured through PPP.
Represented Kazakhstan in developing various laws and regulations for the development of mineral resources on state-owned land.
Represent international oil companies and national oil companies in complex transactions and provide related operational advice.
Advised Royal Gold, Inc. on multiple precious metal streaming transactions, with a 2015 aggregate value exceeding US$1.4bn.
Advised Alstom on the disposal of its €12.4bn energy business to General Electric and establishment of joint ventures in three energy sectors.
Developed a comprehensive cybersecurity incident response plan for one of the largest energy producers, traders, and distributors in the U.S.