Energy

As a global leader in highly regulated sectors, our Energy team delivers exceptional legal solutions that help energy companies, developers, investors, lenders and governments achieve results in connection with complex transactions, projects, disputes, and regulatory requirements across the sector.

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Our global Energy team delivers exceptional legal services that help clients achieve results across the full spectrum of energy matters. With a network of energy lawyers spanning key global markets, we work seamlessly as an extension of your team to solve complex legal challenges and advance your strategic goals. We advise energy companies, investment funds, developers, financial institutions, and government entities on matters across the oil and gas, power generation and transmission, liquefied natural gas (LNG), nuclear, energy storage and renewables sectors. We also help clients that are pushing forward emerging technologies such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and fusion energy. Our integrated support spans M&A, equity investments, joint ventures, project development and finance, regulatory compliance, tax, disputes, environmental, real estate and intellectual property.

Focused on the future of energy, we help clients navigate evolving policies, drive innovation, and deliver results to achieve their goals. Whether you’re structuring a cross-border acquisition, developing a next-generation energy project, or navigating a shifting regulatory landscape, our team brings deep industry knowledge and a commercial mindset to every engagement. We partner with clients to anticipate challenges, manage risk, and seize opportunities in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment, by offering full-service and practical solutions that position our clients for long-term success.

Renewables

Nuclear

Oil, Gas and LNG

Energy Disputes

We operate at the frontline of renewables development and innovation. Whether you are part of transformational movements in the solar, wind (onshore and offshore), hydroelectric, geothermal and energy storage sectors, we can help you assess the commercial and regulatory landscape, ensuring that you are positioned to identify and grasp opportunities. Our exceptional global team also has extensive knowledge of pioneering and more established technologies, including biomass, biofuels, waste-to-energy, combined heat and power (CHP) plants, and smart grid applications, amongst others.

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As nuclear power becomes increasingly attractive with its low carbon footprint and its ability to address energy price volatility, we work closely with industry participants to take this sector into new territories. We have an extensive record in the development, financing and operation of nuclear facilities. We can work with you to analyze key priorities, such as nuclear export controls, health and safety, and cybersecurity. Whether you are developing a new build, acquiring or maintaining an existing plant, or decommissioning one, we can work with you as part of your team to solve your most complex legal and commercial challenges.

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As the industry transitions to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, along with energy security concerns, we can work with you to achieve sustainable growth. We work across the oil, gas and LNG sector, helping clients with M&A transactions, project development, financing, disputes, compliance, tax and intellectual property. We can help you identify and execute on opportunities that are arising in this shifting environment and complex regulatory landscape.

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High stakes disputes are a regular feature of the energy industry, often prompted by energy price volatility, geopolitical tensions, government actions, ESG drivers and other unpredictable events. We can help you leverage dispute resolution channels to your advantage, to protect and advance your market position. We always look to address points of tension and disputes at an early stage to minimize the chance of escalation, though where necessary, we have the court experience and reputation to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

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Our capabilities at a glance

600

Energy lawyers advising clients worldwide

bn$+

Energy-related M&A and project finance transactions in the past five years

GW+

Advised on the world’s largest energy projects, supporting more than 10 gigawatts

Hear from our clients and industry leaders

Hogan Lovells has a deep energy practice. There is huge knowledge from within the firm.

Chambers Global 2025: USA

The team was attentive, always available and very good at handling complex work. Hogan Lovells is a commercially minded law firm that puts the client at the center of everything.

Chambers USA 2025

Key contacts

Brian R. Chappell

Partner

Brian R. Chappell

Partner

Baltimore

Darcy Faint Bisset

Partner

Darcy Faint Bisset

Partner

Baltimore

Aaron R. Crane

Partner

Aaron R. Crane

Partner

Houston

Amy C. Roma

Partner

Amy C. Roma

Partner

Washington, D.C.

Ben Sulaiman

Partner

Ben Sulaiman

Partner

London

Meet the Energy team

How we’ve helped our clients succeed

Pioneering fusion: Guiding Helion in world’s first fusion power purchase agreement with Microsoft

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Pioneering fusion: Guiding Helion in world’s first fusion power purchase agreement with Microsoft

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Advancing reactor technology with X-energy

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Advancing reactor technology with X-energy

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Representative experience

Advising China Baowu Steel Group on its investment in the Simandou mining and infrastructure (rail and port) project in the Republic of Guinea, reportedly the largest project of its kind in Africa at the time.

Sole project counsel on the US$45bn Shah Deniz Project, advising on the gas value chain from Azerbaijan to Italy.

Advised Shell in defending claims brought in the English courts by members of the Bodo community in relation to two operational oil spills in the Niger Delta.

Represented Exelon in patent counselling and diligence in the area of enhanced power generation technologies.

Advised Asian Development Bank on the development of five water/wastewater projects in India procured through PPP.

Represented Kazakhstan in developing various laws and regulations for the development of mineral resources on state-owned land.

Represent international oil companies and national oil companies in complex transactions and provide related operational advice.

Advised Royal Gold, Inc. on multiple precious metal streaming transactions, with a 2015 aggregate value exceeding US$1.4bn.

Advised Alstom on the disposal of its €12.4bn energy business to General Electric and establishment of joint ventures in three energy sectors.

Developed a comprehensive cybersecurity incident response plan for one of the largest energy producers, traders, and distributors in the U.S.

Awards and recognitions

Band 3 for Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

Chambers Global

2018-2025

Band 2 for Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation)

Chambers USA

2018-2025

Band 2 for Energy Transition

Chambers USA - Nationwide

2014-2025

Tier 3 for Energy Regulatory: Oil and Gas

Legal 500 US

2018-2024

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New technical standard for natural gas processing facilities: NOM-019-ASEA-2024 officially published

04 September 2025

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New technical standard for Natural Gas Pipelines: NOM-020-ASEA-2024 officially published

03 September 2025

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ESG and Defence in the UK and EU – navigating the politics and legal requirements to include defence projects in sustainable investment funds

01 September 2025

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The US regulatory landscape at the intersection of nuclear energy and data centers

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Unlocking the Earth’s heat: An outlook on geothermal energy with Alexander Richter (ThinkGeoEnergy) and Torsten Rosenboom (Hogan Lovells)

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Our capabilities at a glance

Energy lawyers advising clients worldwide

Energy-related M&A and project finance transactions in the past five years

Advised on the world’s largest energy projects, supporting more than 10 gigawatts

Hear from our clients and industry leaders

Hogan Lovells has a deep energy practice. There is huge knowledge from within the firm.

The team was attentive, always available and very good at handling complex work. Hogan Lovells is a commercially minded law firm that puts the client at the center of everything.

Key contacts

How we’ve helped our clients succeed

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Representative experience

Awards and recognitions

Band 3 for Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

Band 2 for Energy: Nuclear (Regulatory & Litigation)

Band 2 for Energy Transition

Tier 3 for Energy Regulatory: Oil and Gas

Other ways we can help you

Renewables

Nuclear

Infrastructure, Energy, Resources & Projects

Oil, Gas & LNG

Disputes

Energy Regulatory

Energy Hub

Navigate change with our latest insights

New perspectives on handling decommissioning liabilities & risks for end-of-life energy, mining, industrial, waste management and shipping assets

New technical standard for natural gas processing facilities: NOM-019-ASEA-2024 officially published

New technical standard for Natural Gas Pipelines: NOM-020-ASEA-2024 officially published

ESG and Defence in the UK and EU – navigating the politics and legal requirements to include defence projects in sustainable investment funds

The US regulatory landscape at the intersection of nuclear energy and data centers

Unlocking the Earth’s heat: An outlook on geothermal energy with Alexander Richter (ThinkGeoEnergy) and Torsten Rosenboom (Hogan Lovells)

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