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While demand for energy and natural resources continues to rise globally, the falling cost of clean energy technologies, the move towards electrification, smart technology and unconventional hydrocarbons, is causing fundamental shifts in the global energy system. Businesses in this sector need insightful and timely advice from experienced lawyers they can trust, to guide them through the evolving energy landscape.

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Why choose our Energy and Natural Resources lawyers?

Fieldfisher has been active in energy and natural resources for over 50 years.

Our specialist lawyers offer a full service practice with expertise in oil and gas, conventional power, renewables, mining and energy commodities. We also bring market-leading cross-sector capabilities at the nexus between energy and new technology.

Adopting a client-centred approach across our European network, we work in compact, partner-led teams to deliver a focused and personal service and use alternative costing solutions to give clients the value and flexibility they expect. 

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Whether the issue at hand relates to fundraising, debt financing, M&A, portfolio acquisition or divestment, project development or regulatory advice – our expert team has the in-depth sector knowledge and industry experience to deliver first-rate, dynamic advice.

From the largest energy and mining companies, debt providers and financial investors through to mid-size and smaller operators in conventional energy, mining, renewables and new technology, we provide a comprehensive service across the sector.

We act for clients based across a range of key jurisdictions including the UK, EU, the CIS, Africa, Australia, North and South America and Asia.

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The Fieldfisher Gas Primer: A summary of the European Gas position

In this useful guide to the current gas situation across Europe, our experts have outined the variety of different positions adopted by Governments across the region to try and mitigate high prices for both consumers and wider industry.

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Notable deals

  • Advising British independent power company Yü Group plc on a new structured trading agreement with SmartestEnergy.
  • Advising HANSAINVEST Real Assets on the mezzanine financing of a SUNfarming Group PV portfolio with 116 MWp and 85 PV parks in Germany.
  • Advising British Pipeline Agency (a Shell/BP joint venture) on the property aspects of its operated infrastructure, including its national network of high pressure fuel lines together with its storage and processing facilities.
  • Advising Littop Enterprises Limited, Bridgemont Ventures Limited and Bordo Management Limited, three Cypriot companies, in respect of a c.US$6 billion investment treaty arbitration before the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, regarding a breach of the Energy Charter Treaty by the State of Ukraine.
  • Acting for Pura Vida Energy NL in its acquisition of a 35% shareholding interest in Gora Energy sp.zo.o and Liesa Energy sp.zo.o. (each of which held an oil concession in Poland) and the implementation of bespoke shareholder and joint venture arrangements, subscription of shares and loan documentation.
  • Advising Echo Energy plc, the AIM-quoted exploration and production company, on its acquisition of a 70% working interest in the Santa Cruz Sur Assets in the Austral Basin, southern Argentina from Petrolera El Trebol SA (a subsidiary of Phoenix Global Resources plc).
  • Advising Mirabaud Securities Limited, Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited and Cenkos Securities plc on a secondary placing on AIM by way of accelerated book build with secondary sale of existing shares to part fund a US$400 million acquisition of producing gas assets.

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Infratech: Instrumental for the Green Agenda

In the latest in a series of articles looking at critical infrastructure, Fieldfisher's technology and infrastructure experts look at the opportunities but also the challenges associated with Infratech's role in reaching ESG targets.

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Alternative financing for mining: New horizons

In its third edition of its flagship alternative financing for mining guide, Fieldfisher's metals and mining team provides another astute insight into financing trends in the global mining industry.

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