Energy

The AKD energy team is involved in a broad range of energy projects. Our expertise covers all the different stages of energy projects, from the choice of location right up to operations.

AKD’s Energy Sector team capabilities include:

Regulated markets and environment

• Electricity Act, Gas Act, Heating Supply Act, Mining Act, Nuclear Energy Act, and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
• Environmental, zoning and other permits
• Subsidies (SDE++), state aid and competition

Corporate law

• Notarial services / Incorporating a legal entity
• Joint ventures and partnerships
• Governance issues
• M&A / Deal structuring

Financing

• Bank financing (projects and enterprises)
• Equity investment and loans (convertible/subordinated loans)
• Other financing solutions and hybrid structures
• Coordination with insolvency law

Contracting

• Public procurement law
• Building and maintenance contracts, supply contracts
• PPS/PPP
• Notarial services / ownership structures (including superficies and lease structures)

Tax aspects

• Review tax aspects of financing solutions and investment structures