Energy transition newsletter

Transforming change into opportunity

Issue 1 – June 2022

Insights from our global team on the frontline of legal innovation and solutions for the energy transition

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Energy transition newsletter - June 2022

Climate related infrastructure: Protecting people and property from catastrophic weather events

Climate adaptation, not mitigation, is the new direction of travel.

Committing to net-zero: Knowing the risks and how to mitigate

Exploring the key considerations and obligations of a net zero strategy.

Circular economy: New consumer rights and a ban on green washing

How EU legislation is enabling greater sustainable purchasing and products.

Australia’s accelerating power market transition

The global spotlight is on Australia. We identify why, how and the opportunities that it presents right now.

Stimulating the use of and demand for green hydrogen in Europe

Are the latest regulatory developments a positive sign for the development of green hydrogen projects in Europe?

How is the United Arab Emirates planning to achieve net-zero?

Exploring the UAEs ambitious US$160bn net-zero programme.

Achieving net-zero through corporate real estate investments

With buildings producing significant amounts of carbon emissions and being substantial energy consumers.

Achieving a just transition: Human rights and renewables

The legislative landscape is developing quickly in response to the increased perception of modern slavery.

Decarbonisation of FPSOs: A contradiction in terms?

Exploring how the carbon footprint of an FPSO can be reduced and the key drivers.

Evolving ESG disclosure regulations: Implication for advisors and funds in the energy industry

Proposed new SEC proposed rules require investment advisors and funds to include climate-related disclosures.

Review of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and potential future

UK ETS, its origins in the EU ETS, future developments and the possibility of a global system.

Carbon capture terms

Interest in carbon capture projects has soared over the past year.

Thought Leadership

Energy transition: Transforming change into opportunity

While global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.

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Currents podcast

Currents features in-depth discussions on the latest developments in project finance

Global

Newswire

The Project Finance NewsWire reports on new developments affecting the power sector

Global

Energy Transition YouTube channel

Keep up with the pace of change via our new #EnergyTransition YouTube channel

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Road to COP29: Our insights

The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) took place on November 30 - December 12 in Dubai.

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ESG and sustainability

Law for a sustainable future

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M&A Outlook 2024

With inflation easing and deal appetite rising, we expect to see promising early signs of a rebound in M&A activity.

Global

Global M&A trends and risks 2025

Following a relatively promising start to the year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, the US tariff announcements shook dealmaker confidence, triggering global trade uncertainty and stalling M&A deals across the global M&A landscape.

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Climate change and sustainability disputes

Climate change and sustainability developments presents great opportunities but also manifest as a complex myriad of global legal, financial and reputational risks for companies, governments, directors and officers and other professionals operating in all sectors globally.

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