Energy - Five things you should know about us
We know the industry, not just the law
The McGrigors energy team currently extends to over 40 energy lawyers, all of whom have first-hand, extensive knowledge of the sector. This is what gives our advice its pragmatic, commercial edge. In addition to our dedicated energy lawyers, we can also call on specialists in areas such as banking, capital markets, corporate finance, employment, real estate, health and safety, tax, competition, dispute resolution, construction and human rights – all of whom are familiar with the energy sector. Depending on the demands of the transaction, we will put together a team to suit you.
We understand all sides of the industry
Our clients include major multinationals, utilities, FTSE/AIM-listed companies and ambitious independents. We have a strong network of relationships with energy companies, government and regulatory bodies, industry professionals and the wider financial community. This enables us to contribute much more than just legal knowledge to a transaction – we have the contacts and know-how to make things happen.
When we talk about the energy sector, we mean the whole sector
We work for clients both upstream and downstream in the traditional areas of oil and gas, (including exploration and production, enhanced oil recovery, oil services and regulated and unregulated utilities), as well as electricity and gas transmission and power generation. We also work extensively in newer fields such as renewables (including onshore and offshore wind, tidal and energy from waste), carbon capture and storage, gas storage projects and asset and project decommissioning. Project finance is also a specialty – our portfolio includes some of the most innovative financing structures of energy assets in recent years.
Our presence is national. Our reach is global
With offices in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Belfast, we are the only firm with a presence in all three UK jurisdictions. That’s important because it leads to a closer relationship with clients and a more consistent nationwide approach. We also tackle numerous high-value overseas transactions, making our reach genuinely global.
Our clients are happy to agree
The best measure of our success is the results we achieve for our clients. Here is what some of them have to say. "McGrigors played an essential role in the success of this deal. Their deep technical understanding of the renewables and electricity markets, combined with their reliable and commercial approach to the transaction, was invaluable." Bonnie Priest, Scotia Wind