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Japan’s energy transition

We are monitoring developments in Japan in relation to hydrogen, ammonia, solar, battery storage and wind, and will be providing updates.

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Global offshore wind: Key markets and prospects

Global offshore wind investment faces a period of immense opportunity, but also immense challenges.

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The energy transition is firmly underway. While global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure from governments, investors, and consumers to support decarbonization across all industries has spearheaded radical change.

We are proud to be at the heart of the transition to a low-carbon economy and a trusted advisor to clients across all sectors. We do more than provide excellent, top-tier legal services, we are committed to helping our clients evolve and thrive as the world changes, developing a tailored approach to suit their precise business needs.

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We are committed to helping our clients evolve and thrive as the world changes and would be delighted to discuss how we can help you.

 

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Carbon capture

Carbon markets and emissions trading

Change management

Climate change and sustainability disputes

 

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Decommissioning, abandonment, rehabilitation and end-of-life strategies

Digital innovation

 
E

Electrification of heat

eMobility

Energy efficiency

Energy storage

 

 G

Governance, risk management and reporting

Green and transition bonds

Green LNG

 
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Hydrogen

 

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Industrial feed stock

Intellectual property

 
M

M&A, joint ventures, investments and partnerships

 

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Nature-based solutions

Next generation fuels

 
O

Offshore Wind

Onsite renewable energy generation

 

 P

Portfolio rationalization, disposals and divestments

Project development and project finance

 
R

Renewable energy procurement

 

 S

Solar

Supply chain resilience

 
       

Latest insights

UK Hydrogen Guide 2025

UK Hydrogen Guide 2025

The UK remains an attractive and stable market for developers and investors in the low carbon hydrogen sector. The UK government has acknowledged the pivotal role that hydrogen can play in achieving the UK's net zero targets and the need to stimulate supply and demand for low carbon hydrogen in tandem.

Global | Publication | March 27, 2025
Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

ESG is high on the regulatory agenda. Businesses, governments, regulators, financial services firms and individuals all have a part to play in tackling climate change and this view is increasingly shared across society.

Global | Publication | February 25, 2025

Global energy year in review 2024 and 2025 outlook

As the energy sector continues its transition to net-zero emissions, we celebrate another record year in energy, with over 580 transactions valued at US$275 billion in the last five years.

Global | Video | January 30, 2025
Road to COP29

Road to COP29: Our insights

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

Global | Publication | November 11, 2024
CO2 shipping and transportation: What next?

CO2 shipping and transportation: What next?

We hosted the Riviera CO2 Shipping, Terminals & CCS Conference, Americas 2024 in Houston on September 16, bringing together industry leaders and subject matter experts to share ideas and discuss opportunities and challenges related to CO2 terminalling globally.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 30, 2024
2024 Hydrogen Insights Report: Key insights

2024 Hydrogen Insights Report: Key insights

The Hydrogen Council's 2024 Hydrogen Insights Report highlights significant advancements in the global hydrogen sector, but also underscores the need for more accelerated investment and clearer regulatory support to meet long-term climate goals.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 19, 2024

News

Norton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023

Norton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on numerous winning deals at the IJGlobal Awards 2023.

Global | Press release - Recognition | March 15, 2024

Firm announces new Africa leadership group

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced a new Africa leadership group to help steer its acclaimed, Tier 1 Africa practice.

Global | Press release - Business | January 09, 2023
Firm named Environment and Climate Firm of the Year at Who’s Who Legal Awards

Firm named Environment and Climate Firm of the Year at Who’s Who Legal Awards

The annual awards recognise the world’s leading law firms and lawyers across 35 practice areas and industries according to Who’s Who Legal’s independent research.

Global | Press release - Recognition | November 17, 2022
Norton Rose Fulbright represents Banco Santander, S.A. on US$22.3M ECA-backed financing for Eletronuclear’s Angra 1

Banco Santander, S.A. advised on US$22.3m ECA-backed financing

Norton Rose Fulbright represented Banco Santander, S.A. in the closing of a US$22.3 million ECA-backed loan to Brazilian utility company Eletronuclear.

Global | Press release - Business | June 29, 2022

Firm named MENA Legal Adviser of the Year at IJGlobal Awards 2020

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised on 19 “Deals of the Year” across multiple regions, and has been awarded MENA legal adviser of the year at this year’s IJ Global Awards.

Global | Press release - Recognition | June 30, 2021

Projects, energy and infrastructure teams recognized at IJGlobal Awards

Norton Rose Fulbright received Global Legal Adviser of the Year, Asia Pacific Legal Adviser of the Year and North America Legal Adviser of the Year accolades at the IJGlobal Awards 2019.

Global | Press release - Recognition | July 13, 2020

Thought Leadership

Currents podcast

Currents podcast

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

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Newswire

Newswire

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

Global

Energy Transition YouTube channel

Energy Transition YouTube channel

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

Global

Road to COP29

Road to COP29: Our insights

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

Global

ESG and sustainability

ESG and sustainability

Law for a sustainable future

Global

M&A Outlook 2024

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

M&A Outlook 2025

M&A Outlook 2025

Following a fairly subdued period of M&A activity over the past couple of years, does the recent uptick in activity mean we have we finally turned the highly anticipated corner and can we now see a brighter future for M&A in 2025?

Global

Climate change and sustainability disputes

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.

Global

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Noam Ayali
Noam Ayali
Global Co-Head of Energy
Email
noam.ayali@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 202 974 5623
Douglas B. Buchanan, KC
Douglas B. Buchanan, KC
Global Head of Infrastructure and Resources
Email
douglas.buchanan@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 646 771 5746
Nick Abrahams
Nick Abrahams
Global Co-leader, Digital Transformation Practice
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nick.abrahams@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +61 2 9330 8312
Matthew Ash
Matthew Ash
Head of Energy, South Africa
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matt.ash@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +27 83 272 0991
Duncan Batchelor
Duncan Batchelor
Global Co-Head of Transport
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duncan.batchelor@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +44 (20) 74442650
James Bateson
James Bateson
Global Head of Financial institutions
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james.bateson@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +44 (20) 74443528
Elisa de Wit
Elisa de Wit
Partner
Email
elisa.dewit@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +61 3 8686 6266
Christine Ezcutari
Christine Ezcutari
Global Co-Head of Transport
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christine.ezcutari@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +33 (1) 56595260
Eddie Lewis
Eddie Lewis
Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure and Resources, United States
Email
eddie.lewis@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 713 651 3760
Charles Whitney
Charles Whitney
Head of Energy, Europe, Middle East and Asia; Partner
Email
charles.whitney@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +44 (20) 74443171
Richard S. Zembek
Richard S. Zembek
Global Head of Technology
Email
richard.zembek@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 713 651 5283
Stephen Begley
Stephen Begley
Consultant
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stephen.begley@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +44 20 7283 6000

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