CMS offers comprehensive advice to a deep roster of clients on a range of complex transactions, projects, and disputes in the renewables and alternative energy space. Leveraging its global footprint, the firm’s expertise extends to the development of offshore and onshore wind projects, greenfield portfolio acquisitions, and strategic counsel on green hydrogen production. The energy and climate change group is led by Munir Hassan, who routinely advises on low carbon projects as well as offshore wind, onshore wind, solar and biomass transactions. He is regularly assisted by clean energy specialist Louise Dalton, a key contact for matters related to energy storage and batteries, and the transition to net-zero. The team also benefits from the regulatory insights provided by Matthew Brown, particularly in navigating the complex regulatory landscape surrounding renewable energy initiatives. Dalia Majumder-Russell further enhances the team’s expertise with her knowledge of renewable energy transactions, commercial agreements, and regulatory frameworks, while corporate specialist Charles Currier is another key contact for complex transactions in the renewables sector.
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‘This CMS energy team has supported our large growing renewables business being our key strategic legal provider, managing the majority of legal aspects to 'industry first' energy deals in EMEA. They have specialised, deep legal and commercial expertise which is unparalleled in the industry.’
'Dalia Majumder-Russell stands out as a subject-matter expert and skilled negotiator.'
'The team provides excellent customer service, collaborating with experts to support a variety of renewable energy transactions throughout the EU.'
'Deep energy industry expertise, including evolving renewable energy landscape and transactions throughout the EU.'
Key clients
- EDF
- SSE
- Aviva
- DIF Capital Partners
- Equinor
- GE
- Octopus Energy
- Ocean Winds
- BP
- Siemens
- Macquarie
- Vattenfall
- Total Energies
- Isle of Man Government
- The Government of Romania
- HYRO Energy
- Global Green Growth Initiative
- Hargreaves
- InfraRed Capital Partners
- Sembcorp
- Scottish Power
- Muirhall Energy
Work highlights
- Advised Equinor on its offshore wind transactions with BP relating to the Empire and Beacon offshore wind projects.
- Advised infrastructure fund manager DIF Capital Partners on its acquisition of a greenfield portfolio of ready-to-build co-located solar and battery storage projects.
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Practice head
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Munir Hassan