Renewable energy

We advise operators in the energy sector on public procurement, contracts and disputes on the basis of a holistic approach where technical, commercial and legal insights are integrated into the suggested solutions. Whatever the size of the task, our advice in the field of renewable energy is always solution-oriented, practical and with a constant focus on the commercially desired end result.

RENEWABLE ENERGY - A MARKET IN RAPID DEVELOPMENT

There is a large global demand for sustainable solutions in the field of renewable energy. This places significant demands in a market of high complexity and constantly changing regulation. Navigation in this market requires thorough knowledge of energy policy developments and the regulatory framework.

According to the ambitions of the Danish Government, Denmark is to be independent of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and gas, by 2050. Achieving this goal requires a major expansion of renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar power and biogas, and production of fuels based on renewable energy sources.

Article: Renewable energy in Denmark

This article touches upon the regulatory framework for renewable energy in Denmark and will provide you with valuable knowledge about some of the current trends and tendencies within renewable energy.

HIGHLY SPECIALISED ATTORNEYS IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

At team level, we provide assistance with contracts and disputes in a wide range of Danish and international renewable energy projects, including more than 35 international wind projects where we assist with everything ranging from early procurement strategic considerations to actual contract negotiations. We have assisted with renewable energy projects in the USA, Japan, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Poland, England, Taiwan and Vietnam.

We have also assisted our clients with some of the largest disputes in the Danish part of the energy sector, both before the ordinary courts of law and before national and international arbitration tribunals. Through our local business partners, we provide a “one stop shop’” for the benefit of our Danish and international clients.

IN PARTICULAR, THE FOCUS OF OUR ASSISTANCE IS:

to establish the right contract strategy early on in the process on the basis of your commercial interests;
to support good project management and contract understanding in your renewable energy projects;
to implement systems in your organisations in aid of a successful in-house handling of requirements in the execution phase of your renewable energy projects.

Our legal experts will ensure that the contract is understandable to all parties and takes into account the most important commercial and technical objectives. We help to establish a good project organisation ensuring joint efforts across functions in the organisation. In addition, we assist in implementing in-house management systems that allow the evaluation of requirements and disputes from a legal and commercial perspective.

International rankings

LEGAL 500 ENERGY 2024

Tier 2

"Poul Schmith’s team within energy is unique in their capabilities and experiences which benefits us as clients. Their experience from advising on the most extensive and innovative energy projects in Denmark and Europe is highly visible in their advice to our company within the energy sector."

Chambers Europe Energy 2024

"The lawyers are always on time, available and very skilled in what they do."

LEGAL 500 ENERGY 2023

Tier 2

"Extremely strong team with a very broad insight to the wind industry, contract regime, and not least the business perspective. They take a professional and very practical approach."

LEGAL 500 ENERGY 2023

Tier 2

"The team is highly qualified on a broad array of issues related to oil and gas regulation and agreements between oil and gas concession holders and the Danish state. The team has vast and unmatched experience."