We are very pleased to announce the publication of the latest edition of the Public-Private Partnership Law Review which explores recent developments and current issues affecting public private partnerships across 17 jurisdictions. The edition was edited by Matthew Job and Christoph Lefort and has contributions from leading law firms across the world who specialise in public private … Read more

Amid soaring prices, political obstacles and pressure for enhanced security, the Government’s new energy playbook needs more than eye-catching targets to tackle the key issues. Read more

Infrastructure has a key role to play delivering a secure, aff ordable and sustainable energy future, say Herbert Smith Freehills’ Gavin Williams and Silke Goldberg. Read more

On Saturday, 4 September 2021, Ofgem (the energy regulator in Great Britain) published its plans to further support the UK’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in the deployment of EVs and their integration into the electricity system. Ofgem aims to get the network ready for EVs and ensure there is sufficient network capacity for EV … Read more

In the context of the ‘fit for 55’ package, published on 14 July 2021, the European Commission proposed the adoption of a new Regulation for the deployment of an alternative fuels infrastructure; the new Regulation will repeal Directive 2014/94/EU (DAFI). The initiative seeks to ensure the availability and usability of a dense, widespread network of … Read more

As part of the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 legislative package, the European Commission introduced in July 2021 a legislative proposal for a recast of the Energy Taxation Directive. The amendments are intended to assist the EU in meeting its climate policy objectives, including the 55% net emission reduction target by 2030 … Read more

On 14 July 2021, as part of its ‘fit for 55’ package of policies to combat climate change (which we reported on here), the EU has proposed new legislation to strengthen CO2 emissions standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The new measures are intended to amend the current framework establishing automotive CO2 … Read more

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 entails a significant increase in the share of energy production from renewable sources in order to develop an integrated energy system. In light of the new targets, the 32% share of renewable energy to be developed by 2030 set by the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) is … Read more