Decarbonisation

Climate change poses a significant challenge to our planet, our personal lives and our businesses.

International bodies and governments across the globe are setting net zero emissions goals, putting the onus on all of us - corporates and individuals - to make significant changes.

Decarbonisation is the route to meeting these goals.

As with all profound changes there are legal risks and commercial opportunities to be understood and seized.

We can help you engage with new regulatory frameworks, carbon reporting, deal with the legal implications of changes in corporate strategies and business models. We work closely with our Digitalisation and Urban Dynamics specialists to offer the range of decarbonisation legal advice, for example around retrofitting buildings or technological innovation.

Sustainable Infrastructure

Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing

Net Zero Policy and Regulation

Mobility and Sustainable Transport

ESG, sustainability and responsible business

COP27

Decarbonisation timeline: The road to 2050

Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Decarbonisation self-assessment

Decarbonisation: Back to basics webinar series

Watch now | Decarbonisation Week

New report: Data-driven business models

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Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 31 March 2023

FCA delays the UK's sustainability disclosure rules, Spring Budget 2023, and the economic climate and EU funds

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31/03/2023

Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 31 March 2023

31/03/2023

Decarbonisation

'Powering Up Britain' | What's next for the UK's net zero plans?

The UK government has published an updated Net Zero Strategy and Green Finance Strategy alongside consultations on a UK carbon...

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31/03/2023

Energy and Utilities

Approval in Spain of the standard regulating a system of Energy Saving Certificates

On 26 January 2023, came into force, the Royal Decree 36/2023, of 24 January, establishing a system of Energy Efficiency...

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31/03/2023

Financial Services

UK Green Finance Strategy 2023: highlights for the investment funds and asset management industry

Opportunities (and obligations) lie ahead for investment fund and asset managers in the government's latest plans to support the growth...

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30/03/2023

Tech, Media and Comms

How environmental and social concerns will help shape the future telecoms landscape in Europe

As ESG moves up the boardroom agenda, the telecoms sector has a responsibility to the rest of the economy

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30/03/2023

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Playing fair to save the planet: when UK and EU competition law meets sustainability

How competition law is adapting to the growing demand for sustainable business collaborations

24/03/2023

Regulatory and compliance

Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal

What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and...

23/03/2023

Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | Electricity Generator Levy, site safety and repowering

Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector

20/03/2023

Tax

Spring Budget 2023 | What tax measures were announced?

A budget for growth but no cuts in tax rates

16/03/2023

Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | Where next for UK onshore wind and repowering?

Many wind farms are reaching the end of their lifetime and repowering these can help the UK hit its onshore...

16/03/2023

Financial Services

UK Funds Legal Update | March 2023

Asset management rules reform, independent review of investment research, Long Term Asset Fund authorised and more

15/03/2023

Employment and pensions

UK Pensions Regulator steps up focus on ESG and climate-change reporting rules

The sooner trustees engage with these issues and obligations, the better for maximising 'green Investment' opportunities

15/03/2023

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

FCA targets potential ESG 'harms' caused by UK asset management firms

ESG investment products and strategies can pose risks to consumers and markets if not carefully labelled and described

07/03/2023

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG reporting in Europe: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive obligations

Many EU-based businesses will have to start to make disclosures which will help asset manager and investor compliance

07/03/2023

Energy and Utilities

Energy Unplugged podcast: how are long-term offtake contracts changing?

Deborah Harvey and Hugo Lidbetter feature in the 'Aurora Energy Unplugged' podcast

07/03/2023

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Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 31 March 2023

FCA delays the UK's sustainability disclosure rules, Spring Budget 2023, and the economic climate and EU funds

New -

31/03/2023

Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 31 March 2023

31/03/2023

Decarbonisation

'Powering Up Britain' | What's next for the UK's net zero plans?

The UK government has published an updated Net Zero Strategy and Green Finance Strategy alongside consultations on a UK carbon...

New -

31/03/2023

Energy and Utilities

Approval in Spain of the standard regulating a system of Energy Saving Certificates

On 26 January 2023, came into force, the Royal Decree 36/2023, of 24 January, establishing a system of Energy Efficiency...

New -

31/03/2023

Financial Services

UK Green Finance Strategy 2023: highlights for the investment funds and asset management industry

Opportunities (and obligations) lie ahead for investment fund and asset managers in the government's latest plans to support the growth...

New -

30/03/2023

Tech, Media and Comms

How environmental and social concerns will help shape the future telecoms landscape in Europe

As ESG moves up the boardroom agenda, the telecoms sector has a responsibility to the rest of the economy

New -

30/03/2023

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Playing fair to save the planet: when UK and EU competition law meets sustainability

How competition law is adapting to the growing demand for sustainable business collaborations

24/03/2023

Regulatory and compliance

Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal

What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and...

23/03/2023

Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | Electricity Generator Levy, site safety and repowering

Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector

20/03/2023

Tax

Spring Budget 2023 | What tax measures were announced?

A budget for growth but no cuts in tax rates

16/03/2023

Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | Where next for UK onshore wind and repowering?

Many wind farms are reaching the end of their lifetime and repowering these can help the UK hit its onshore...

16/03/2023

Financial Services

UK Funds Legal Update | March 2023

Asset management rules reform, independent review of investment research, Long Term Asset Fund authorised and more

15/03/2023

Employment and pensions

UK Pensions Regulator steps up focus on ESG and climate-change reporting rules

The sooner trustees engage with these issues and obligations, the better for maximising 'green Investment' opportunities

15/03/2023

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

FCA targets potential ESG 'harms' caused by UK asset management firms

ESG investment products and strategies can pose risks to consumers and markets if not carefully labelled and described

07/03/2023

ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG reporting in Europe: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive obligations

Many EU-based businesses will have to start to make disclosures which will help asset manager and investor compliance

07/03/2023

Energy and Utilities

Energy Unplugged podcast: how are long-term offtake contracts changing?

Deborah Harvey and Hugo Lidbetter feature in the 'Aurora Energy Unplugged' podcast

07/03/2023

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James Watson

Partner, Head of Decarbonisation, UK

+44 20 7105 7254 Email James Full biog

Madeleine Clark

Partner, Head of Sustainable Finance and Impact Lending , UK

+44 20 7105 7388 Email Madeleine Full biog

Edward Barratt

Partner, Head of Mobility and Sustainable Transport, UK

+44 117 917 4264 Email Edward Full biog

Dipika Keen

Head of Business Transactions Knowledge, Knowledge Lead of Net Zero Policy and Regulation, UK

+44 117 917 4304 Email Dipika Full biog

Matthew Germain

Partner, Head of Environment, Co-Lead of Net Zero Policy and Regulation, UK

+44 117 917 3662 Email Matthew Full biog

Michael Kruger

Associate Director, UK

+ 44 20 7105 7794 Email Michael Full biog

Hugo Lidbetter

Partner, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure, UK

+44 207 105 7000 Email Hugo Full biog

Thierry Viérin

Partner, Belgium

+32 2 515 9304 Email Thierry Full biog

Amy Stray

Associate Director, UK

+44 20 7105 7448 Email Amy Full biog

Alex Underwood

Associate Director, UK

+44 20 7105 7320 Email Alexander Full biog

Jeremy Godley

Associate Director, UK

+44 20 7105 7512 Email Jeremy Full biog

Dr Karla Klasen

Senior Associate, Germany

+49 221 51084270 Email Karla Full biog

Sylwia Uziębło-Kowalska

Senior Associate, Poland

+48 797 835 885 Email Sylwia Full biog

Francisco Díez Amoretti

Partner, Head of Mobility and Infrastructure, Spain

+34 976 216 764 Email Francisco Full biog

Dr Alexander Dlouhy, LL.M

Partner, Germany

+49 221 5108 4044 Email Alexander Full biog

Simon Spooner

Partner, Head of Urban Mobility, UK

+44 117 917 4112 Email Simon Full biog

Danielle Griffiths

Associate Director, UK

+44 20 7105 7120 Email Danielle Full biog

Osborne Clarke advises WAVE Equity Partners on its investment in AI sustainability tech start-up QiO Technologies

Published on 08/03/2023

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Osborne Clarke advises Invinity Energy Systems plc on its up to £25.5M equity fundraising

Published on 26/02/2023

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Osborne Clarke advises Ameresco Ltd on Bristol City Leap deal, a 20 year partnership to decarbonise the city and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030

Published on 24/01/2023

Osborne Clarke advises The Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd on acquisition of battery storage facility in County Durham

Published on 21/12/2022

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“Decarbonisation and social dialogue” - Jérôme Scapoli, Employment Law expert in France, features in programme with French business channel BFMTV

Published on 02/12/2022

Osborne Clarke features in inaugural Legal 500 UK Green Guide 2022

Published on 18/11/2022

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Osborne Clarke commits to 1.5°C business statement at COP27

Published on 14/11/2022

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Osborne Clarke's 2030 net-zero target SBTi validated, as firm launches its first Decarbonisation Week ahead of COP27 climate summit

Published on 31/10/2022

Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu [Responsible Business Forum] (FOB) and Osborne Clarke to support companies in green transformation and ESG strategies implementation

Published on 24/10/2022

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Osborne Clarke advises OURRY Group on the acquisition of real estate assets

Published on 13/10/2022

Osborne Clarke advises Foresight on its investment in Pumped Storage Hydro and Wind project

Published on 06/10/2022

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Osborne Clarke advises JLEN on £26.7m investment in glasshouse construction project and supply of heat and power from adjacent AD plant

Published on 05/10/2022

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Experience

Foresight Group

Advised Foresight on the acquisition of a portfolio of grid support projects.

EV battery storage solution

An energy tech company on an innovative battery storage solution for EVs, bridging EV charging requirements with the utilisation of battery capacity to provide balancing services.

ING Bank

ING Bank on the introduction of battery storage to existing project financed solar firms in the UK.

Western Power Distribution

Western Power Distribution on a number of SmartGrid research projects, including energy storage, smart metering, electric vehicles and demand-side response.

Battery storage developer

The sponsor on the investment (by way of debt and equity) into a battery storage developer and acting for that developer in respect of raising project finance for its 150MW portfolio.

Anaerobic digestion plants

Advising the lenders on the holdco financing of a portfolio of operational AD plants across the UK.

Wind farms

Advising the sponsors on the acquisition, development and financing of various wind farms across the UK.

Carbon capture technology

Advising a private equity firm on a $15m investment into a carbon capture technology business.

Environmental Social and Governance

Advising a pensions provider on setting its Environmental Social and Governance criteria and mandates.

Decarbonisation policy and business strategy

Working with a major utility company on its decarbonisation policies and business strategy.

Decarbonisation and sustainability

Advising a major services provider on reaching its announced decarbonisation and sustainability goals.

Greenhouse gas emissions reporting

Providing advice to clients on the new greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements of the Government's streamlined energy and carbon reporting regime.

Hydrogen-powered rolling stock

Advising Eversholt Rails Group on Project Breeze, the development of hydrogen-powered rolling stock.

Charge point installation

Advising Centrica on its partnership agreements with Elli (a VW company) to provide charge point installation services to VW customers.

DB Schenker

Advised DB Schenker on its investment in electric air taxi manufacturer, Volocopter GmbH, as part of an €87 million Series C financing round.

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Electric vehicle ride-share

Advising Deutsche Bahn on the acquisition of a majority stake in the electric vehicle ride-share specalists CleverShuttle.

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EV rapid charging networks

Advising Via Novus on a £35 million Cube investment into Engenie, one of the UK's fastest growing electric vehicle rapid charging networks.

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