For Western Europe—with energy resources very diverse from country to country—energy security is crucial. Although energy security strategies are being revised, the region is still to a large extent dependent on imported energy resources.

The European energy sector is fast-changing, capital intensive, strictly regulated and highly competitive. Market players face not only commercial challenges but also environmental and climate change implications. Policymakers and regulators seek energy security and demand both price stability and cleaner energy supplies. Energy efficiency policies are called to ensure the balance.

In this dynamic and complex market, you need a legal partner who understands the full scope of the energy sector. No matter where on the energy value chain you operate, Dentons provides comprehensive strategic assistance to help you achieve your business goals. Oil majors, independents, transportation companies, power generators, utilities, financial institutions and other players rely on our European Energy team.

Our lawyers guide you through the policies and regulations of the European Union and its member states, while also offering authoritative insight into the very different realities of operating within non-EU nations and neighboring regions.

From transactions to dispute resolution, from regulatory compliance to environmental law advice, turn to Dentons' Energy practice in Europe for effective solutions across the energy sector.

Key focus areas

• Upstream and downstream oil and gas
• Nuclear power
• Renewables and unconventional energy
• Conventional generation
• Transmission and distribution
• Retail electricity and natural gas supply
• Pipeline and maritime transportation
• Liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil and gas trading
• Energy market reform
• Privatization of energy enterprises
• Climate change regulations, including the Kyoto protocol

Recognition

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 - Dentons unrivalled in Central Asia

December 12, 2024

In the 2025 edition of the Chambers Asia-Pacific guide, Dentons has received Band 1 rankings across all practices assessed in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, retaining its leading position in Central Asia. 

Dentons Recognized as “Energy Law Firm of the Year“ for fourth consecutive year by Lexology Index Awards

November 26, 2024

Dentons was awarded “Energy Law Firm of the Year” at the Lexology Index Awards 2024.This is the fourth year in a row and the seventh time overall that the Dentons Global Energy team has received this recognition.

Dentons recognized as one of the world’s top 10 arbitration firms

March 25, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has ascended into the top 10 of the Global Arbitration Review's GAR30 ranking of international arbitration law firms globally for 2024.

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Insights

Romania looks to boost PPAs following RED III transposition

February 28, 2025

Romania: The target for renewable energy consumption in Europe is to reach at least 42.5 percent by 2030 for all sectors, under Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Known as RED III, it encourages the conclusion of power purchase agreements (PPAs) by requiring member states to adopt various measures.

Amendments to the Capacity Market Act. Key Changes and Implications

February 25, 2025

On 24 January 2025, the Polish President signed an amendment to the Capacity Market Act. The amendment is aimed at introducing mechanisms that will help ensure Poland's energy security in the coming years. The main changes include the introduction of supplementary auctions and the extension of support for units that do not meet emission standards.

How the planned extension of the deadline for adoption of general plans will affect RES projects?

February 25, 2025

The reform of spatial planning adopted in 2023 introduced so-called “general plans” (Polish: plany ogólne), as a new comprehensive planning tool that were supposed to replace by the end of 2025 the existing studies of conditions and directions of spatial development (Polish: studia uwarunkowań i kierunków zagospodarowania przestrzennego).

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons strengthens Energy group in Germany with former Bundestag member Oliver Grundmann

March 19, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its Energy group in Germany with the arrival of Oliver Grundmann, who was a member of the German parliament (Bundestag) for 12 years until March 2025.

Project Finance International (PFI) has named Hafeet Rail as a Deal of the Year at its 2024 Project Finance International Awards

March 10, 2025

Dentons advised on the Hafeet Rail project, that was named Middle East & Africa Transport Deal of the Year at the Project Finance International Awards, which took place in London on 20 February.

Dentons advises Helmerich & Payne on acquisition of KCA Deutag

February 18, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised NYSE-listed drilling rig manufacturer Helmerich & Payne on the employment and corporate aspects of the US$1.97 billion acquisition of UK-headquartered KCA Deutag International Limited. 

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