McDermott - Practice Areas - Energy and Derivatives Markets - Energy

Energy - Brussels

Our services include:

Competition Law

Specialist advice on EU competition law as applied to energy markets
Representation of clients in mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector
Advice to and representation of electricity, gas and oil companies before the European Commission and EU Courts
Advice on cartel cases in the energy sector
Advice on State aid (government subsidies and incentives) applicable in the energy sector, particularly for renewable energy and energy saving mechanisms introduced by the EU Member States

Internal Energy Market

Monitoring, analysis and specialist advice on EU regulatory issues and policy developments affecting energy markets, including national implementation measures
Advice on the general EU energy regulatory framework (unbundling, third party access to networks, public service requirements)
Advice to energy operators in disputes before national energy regulators

Other Energy Related Policies

Advice on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and National Allocation Plans (NAPs)
Advice on cross-border energy trade, drafting and negotiation of supply, power purchase and transmission contracts
Advice on energy efficiency requirements (energy efficiency standards and labelling) and on energy efficiency projects (for example, white certificates)
Advice on renewable energies (RES) legislation and compliance with RES targets
Advice to investment banks and financial institutions on energy issues. Drafting and negotiation of EFET, ISDA and other master agreements in cooperation with our London office

Representation of Clients’ Interests Before the European Institutions

Monitoring and reporting on EU energy policy developments
Advising third country energy companies on EU policies and approach to their national jurisdictions
EURATOM, Energy Charter, WTO and the EU Free Trade and Partnership Agreements

Dispute Settlement

Advising on and drafting commercial arrangements most appropriate for the settlement of energy disputes in Europe
Providing strategic advice to energy corporations on arbitration and alternative dispute settlement mechanisms in Europe
Representation of clients in, and advising on, litigation and arbitration proceedings and strategy in the energy sector throughout Europe
Advising on the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards and court judgments concerning the energy sector in the EU Member States
Representing electricity, gas and oil companies before the European Commission and EU Courts