Renewable Energy
The global renewable energy revolution is well under way. Hydropower has for a long time been the dominant source of energy in Norway, but in recent years wind power, bioenergy and district heating have made their mark as industry focus areas. Solar power, hydrogen and offshore wind power are on the advance.
We are a full-service supplier of legal services to Norwegian and foreign operators in the entire renewable energy value chain. Our lawyers have been involved in most of the major transactions and restructurings in the energy industry in recent years. We also have considerable experience litigating disputes between industry operators.
Our extensive experience and skills provide for efficient legal assistance, regardless of the nature and scope of the legal issues being solved. In addition, our overview of market developments and the regulatory framework enables us to anticipate changes, deliver strategies and solutions tailored to the commercial conditions under which the industry operates.
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Our services
- Transactions related to assets, rights or holding companies, including planning and implementation of sales processes or reorganisations, legal review of assets and rights (due diligence) and negotiation of transaction documents.
- Regulatory advice, including issues related to the Waterfall Rights Act, the Act relating to regulations of watercourses, the Energy Act, safety regulations and network regulations
- Negotiation, drafting or assessment of power sales agreements and other significant delivery agreements and infrastructure agreements
- Assistance in major development and upgrade projects, including negotiation of construction and delivery agreements and ongoing assistance during the construction phase
- Issues related to financing of power assets
- Government permits and other contact with public authorities
- Agreements and regulatory issues related to regulated power markets
- Power taxation and excise duties
- Dispute resolution before the regular courts, arbitration and mediation
Wiersholm is an invaluable partner for drafting contracts to meet complex scenarios, as well as challenging us and coming up with ideas. The lawyers go to great lengths to understand where we are coming from commercially.