Borenius, Energy & Natural Resources | Chambers Europe Profile

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Provided by Borenius

Borenius’ Energy & Natural Resources practice offers the combined legal experience of a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers and an in-depth understanding of the energy and mining industries and infrastructure projects. The practice advises clients operating in the energy, infrastructure, mining and other natural resources sectors on a wide range of matters. These include M&A, joint ventures, financing, project development and strategic planning in addition to social licensing, corporate responsibility and environmental matters such as permitting, zoning and environmental liability matters.

We have advised

Aberdeen Standard Investments on the acquisition of the minority of Riihimäen Kaukolämpö, a supplier of district heating and natural gas solutions
Neoen on the acquisition of the majority of and on the establishment of a regarding the 81 MW Hedet wind farm in Finland
LocalTapiola on the sale of its interests in the TuuliTapiola wind power fund with two operational wind farms as well as Lahti Energia on the sale of its natural gas distribution and sales business and on the procurement of the new EUR 165 million Kymijärvi power plant
a consortium formed by Outokumpu, SSAB, Skangas and EPV on its project to build a EUR 100 million LNG terminal
Agnico Eagle on their EUR 160 million Kittilä mine expansion project
Yara on the licensing and strategic project planning of the Sokli mine
Mawson on complex nature conservation issues relating to exploration in a Natura 2000 area.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Finland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The energy and natural resources team at Borenius offers market-leading advice across the sector, with particular expertise in exploration and mining regulation, advising a roster of domestic and international mining companies. The Helsinki-based law firm offers diverse experience in the wider energy space, including with regard to power purchase agreements and environmental law. Increasingly active in sustainability and ESG-related matters, the team also acts on a range of issues including project financing and permitting files relating to solar and wind park projects. It is additionally active on M&A transactions and nuclear energy mandates. Borenius's noteworthy client list features investment companies and blue-chip mining houses.

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Strengths

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"Borenius is definitely one of the best teams in the country. It has extensive width and depth of expertise."