NEWS
ELG Members` Meeting in Rome
October, 2024
On the 25th of October, 2024 Energy Law Group Meeting in Rome gathering over 60 energy law and sector experts from 30 countries converge to discuss the latest developments and pressing issues in the energy industry.
Investors acquired Küng AG Bern
October, 2024
The ELG member valfor advised the purchasers of Küng AG Bern.
valfor Energy Law Quarterly – October 2024 – Solar obligation in Switzerland
October, 2024
On 9 June 2024, the Swiss electorate approved the Federal Act on a Secure Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources. The laws amended by the blanket decree are due to come into force on 1 January 2025. However, the Federal Council will not decide on the definitive date of entry into force until the end of 2024.
fernao group acquired by VINCI Energies
October, 2024
The ELG member valfor acted as Swiss counsel to the sellers in this transaction.
ELG member valfor advised Stadler Rail
October, 2024
Stadler Rail and SBB Cargo sign a Frame Agreement for the supply of 129 Bo'Bo' multisystem locomotives.
From Vision to Reality: A Regulatory Guide to Carbon Capture Usage and Storage in Europe
September, 2024
The latest publication, prepared by our members Slaughter and May, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Uría Menéndez in collaboration with Best Friend firms.
The guide covers: - The current status of the CCUS sector in the UK and 6 EU jurisdictions; - The evolving regulatory landscape across the CCUS value chain; and - Considerations for a European transboundary CO2 market.
New Partner at the Swiss member firm valfor
July, 2024
We are delighted to announce that Leo Rusterholz has joined valfor's partnership as of July 1, 2024.
At the polls: Electricity Act on a secure electricity supply with renew-able energies
July, 2024
On June 9, 2024, the Federal Act of September 29, 2023 on a Secure Electricity Supply from Renewable Energy Sources (Amendment to the Energy Act and the Electricity Supply Act, also known as the "Mantelerlass") was put to the vote. The Swiss electorate voted in favor of the blanket decree at the ballot box with 68.72 % of votes in favor.
GHR Rechtsanwälte, BianchiSchwald and PYTHON will now become valfor
July, 2024
We are pleased to inform about a significant step in the development of our Swiss member firm. As of July 1, 2024, GHR Rechtsanwälte merges with the leading Swiss commercial law firms BianchiSchwald and PYTHON to form valfor.