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.

Dentons highly ranked in The Legal 500 EMEA 2022

April 22, 2022

Dentons continues to improve its quality rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA guide. Of the total number of 182 Dentons lawyers recognized among the leaders in their respective practice areas, The Legal 500 included 20 lawyers in its Hall of Fame of individuals who have received constant praise from their clients for continued excellence.

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

Episode #6 Talking to Jan Jakob Peelen – energy and renewables

February 10, 2025

Europe: Nowadays, a real estate project that doesn’t somehow include renewables is unthinkable. Essential in this is getting the contract structure right. In the 6th episode of our series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Jan Jakob Peelen, author of the chapter “Energy and renewables” of the book Implementing ESG into Real Estate Contracts.

Episode #5 – Talking to Piotr Staniszewski: From Dungeons and Dragons to data centers and construction / planning

February 3, 2025

Europe: How do you best resolve a complicated project? Maybe it’s as simple as to “step a little bit outside of your comfort zone and find out what lies there” and, most importantly, to “listen to our children.” In this fifth episode, we get to know Piotr and his views on ESG—specifically how to incorporate it into data centers and construction/planning.

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) applies now

February 21, 2024

EU: As of October 1, 2023, the transitional phase of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has started. It complements the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and imposes reporting obligations on importers of emission-intensive goods into the EU. As data will have to be collected, suppliers of affected goods should accustom themselves early with CBAM requirements. That rings especially true as there’s already a set timetable for when CBAM will apply to more goods and require purchasing emission certificates.

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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.

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. 

Dentons advises German climate startup Phlair on seed financing round

September 23, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has advised the climate start-up Phlair (formerly Carbon Atlantis) on a seed financing round with new investors. Extantia was the lead investor in the 
€14.5 million financing round, which also included Planet A, Verve Ventures, Atlantic Labs, Counteract, and other  VC funds and business angels.

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