Energy

Access to energy is crucial for a well-functioning and effective society. As an actor within the energy sector, you and your company have a central role to play in helping create a sustainable society.

The energy sector will be facing considerable challenges over the years to come. The need for electrical power is going to increase enormously, not least due to the electrification of vehicles and industries. Renewable energy sources such as biofuels, hydrogen, wind, solar and hydropower have become more important, while fossil energy sources such as coal and gas are in decline. The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement (COP 21) place sharper requirements on the climate and sustainability policies of nation states, taking the form of initiatives like the EU’s Fit for 55 climate package, and further increasing complexity within the energy sector. The Glasgow Climate Pact (COP 26) has elevated the requirements even further.

The energy sector is the engine of the entire climate transition and thus a sector in the throes of expansion. This poses new challenges but also creates new possibilities.

No matter what kind of legal advice you need, our experts at Vinge can provide the legal services required throughout the entire life cycle of a project in order to help you identify and realise new investments, and to protect those which you have already made. We possess cutting-edge expertise and long experience as advisors within all areas of the energy sector, and we place a particular focus on renewable energy sources.

Examples of matters we can assist with are:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Development of new energy production facilities
• Energy disputes
• Project financing
• Electrical connections and electricity supply contracts
• Power purchase agreements, electricity certificates and other financial instruments
• Matters pertaining to permits and regulations
• Matters pertaining to State aid

Solid market experience from the energy sector

Our lawyers are specialists in the energy and sustainability market. For example, we deal with issues related to project development and the financing of renewable electricity production such as wind power, both on and offshore, solar power facilities and carbon capture and storage (CCS).

No matter what your need as a client, we can at short notice put together a team of lawyers who possess ample market experience from the energy sector and who are recognised for their specialist expertise within areas such as environmental law, property law, administrative law, financing, procurement and EU law.

What the ranking organisations say

“They have the broadest and deepest knowledge of all Nordic firms we have collaborated with.” Chambers & Partners 2024

“My general experience is that Vinge's lawyers are dealing with the matters in an efficient and diligent way.” Chambers & Partners 2024

"Vinge has a knowledgeable and practical approach to complex construction contract matters." Chambers & Partners 2023

"Vinge has a really professional and knowledgeable team that is really easy to work with." Chambers & Partners 2023

Advokatfirman Vinge is increasingly active on solar and wind matters, alongside advising traditional energy clients on regulatory issues, transactions and dispute resolution; the firm’s impressive M&A capabilities is notably utilised on energy acquisitions. Department co-head Christoffer Thalin’s experience in sustainable energy provides a unique perspective on renewable infrastructure projects. Fellow co-head Peter Sundgren is an M&A specialist that advises clients at both a local and international level. Johan Cederblad is highly experienced in regulatory matters. Legal 500 2023