Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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Law firm specialised in Energy & Climate Change - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS has a powerhouse energy practice with an impressive breadth of experience in corporate oil and gas matters. The firm also fields an enviable power practice with regulatory expertise and a number of renewables experts, often handling offshore wind and carbon capture and storage matters. Its energy practice offers strength in the full spectrum of energy projects in numerous jurisdictions and stands out for its ability to handle North Sea oil and gas matters. The team acts for an enviable roster of clients, including oil majors and multinational energy companies.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised NEO Energy in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the Greater Buchan Area within the UK North Sea.
- CMS advised DIF Capital Partners on its acquisition of a greenfield portfolio of co-located solar and battery storage projects from Enso Green Holdings, in partnership with ib vogt. The portfolio consisted of seven sites with a total capacity of 380MW of solar and 340MW of battery storage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS has a great understanding of the local UK energy market and utility landscape."
"The CMS team does not miss a single deadline or miss responding to an email. They are so responsive and on top of our needs."
"CMS is just brilliant in having meetings with stakeholders and upskilling them in relation to the mechanics of how contracts work."
"CMS has a great understanding of the local UK energy market and utility landscape."
"The CMS team does not miss a single deadline or miss responding to an email. They are so responsive and on top of our needs."
"CMS is just brilliant in having meetings with stakeholders and upskilling them in relation to the mechanics of how contracts work."
Notable Practitioners
Phillip Ashley is regularly instructed by high-profile energy clients for representation in disputes pertaining to pricing structure, design defects, supply agreements and delay costs, among other issues. He has extensive experience of ICC and LCIA arbitrations, as well as court proceedings, concerning both oil and gas and conventional power assets.
"Phillip has a lot of experience. He is an expert in the area."
Head of CMS's energy and climate change group Munir Hassan has noteworthy expertise in renewable energy transactions, with particular experience handling mandates relating to offshore wind and solar projects. He frequently assists clients with acquisitions, disposals and project financing matters. He is also head of the firm's global energy and climate change practice.
Valerie Allan is a partner in the firm's oil and gas team, based in Aberdeen. She specialises in energy disputes, including contract termination and delay and disruption claims.
"Valerie Allan has a real understanding of UKCS. She can simplify complex legal matters and structure her advice strategically to give you a way forwards."
Charles Currier is noted for his expert representation of energy companies, infrastructure funds and other investors. He frequently assists with the acquisition and disposal of wind and solar assets, including North Sea wind farms. In May 2024 Currier was appointed senior partner of CMS.
"Charles Currier is a superb operator."
Louise Dalton is widely appreciated for her work in the power and renewables market. Dalton adeptly handles transactions relating to solar and battery storage assets, in addition to attendant commercial matters such as storage offtake agreements. She is also experienced in corporate power purchasing and related regulatory matters.
"Louise really understands her area of the market. She is nice to deal with."
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