NEWS
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.
ELG Directory of Members 2024
May, 2024
Meet the ELG members and find a firm or lawyer in a specific jurisdiction you need. Explore the ELG Directory of Members 2024.
ELG Members meeting in Istanbul
April, 2024
Energy Law Group members met in Istanbul to share the most recent and relevant insights on energy topics.
ELG – the best network in Projects & Energy
February, 2024
Energy Law Group is ranked Band 1 in Projects & Energy (Legal Network) Europe-wide by Chambers Global 2024.
UK energy and infrastructure
February, 2024
2023 delivered a raft of market and regulatory developments in the UK energy and infrastructure sectors. The UK government’s Powering Up Britain package recognised the importance of energy security, alongside affordability and decarbonisation, and a new Energy Act provided a firmer legal framework for the energy transition, including for low carbon hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS). There was also considerable scrutiny of UK infrastructure as water and rail networks came under the spotlight, but opportunities for investment also emerged in the UK’s power networks, digital infrastructure and ports.
The Nordic & Baltic ELG conference in Stockholm
February, 2024
Swedish member firm Hammarskiöld have hosted the Nordic & Baltic ELG conference in Stockholm.
