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Dentons

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

Global Guide 2026 : UK

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Dentons offers impressive strength and enviable depth of resources to clients across a wide range of energy issues, including power, renewables, and oil and gas projects. The firm tackles regulatory work as well as project development, financing, corporate and disputes work. The team demonstrates the ability to handle matters in numerous jurisdictions across the globe, including Africa and the Middle East, as well as domestic matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons assisted Rhone Energies with the acquisition of the Fos-sur-mer oil refinery in France from ExxonMobil and the implementation of long-term trading and financing arrangements.

  • Dentons advised the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on a reform project in the UK electricity and gas markets.

Strengths

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  • The Dentons team have a collaborative spirit and a deep understanding of cross-border and complex transactions.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • Dentons has excellent individuals who are easy to deal with and proactive in solving issues.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • The passion the team has for the area means they are great at flagging upcoming changes and letting us know how we can prepare.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • Dentons has good quality control. They provide a quick turnaround time with very few corrections required to develop the final draft.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

  • Dentons have sound knowledge of the industry and an ability to mobilise different expertise when required.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Wood
    Charles Wood

    Charles Wood

    Charles Wood's expertise spans both oil and gas and power matters. He is lauded in particular for his commercial and regulatory advice on LNG export projects and upstream oil and gas acquisitions.

    • Charles Wood is excellent. He has been in the industry for decades.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • Charles Wood is incredibly knowledgeable and a legend in this industry.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • Charles Wood is outstanding for UK gas and LNG matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal
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  • Elizabeth Tout
    Elizabeth Tout

    Elizabeth Tout

    Elizabeth Tout possesses vast experience across a broad range of energy-related disputes, including claims involving pricing and operational issues. She is known for her representation of international governments and major oil and gas companies in energy arbitrations and High Court proceedings.

    • Elizabeth is a magnificent lawyer.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • I find Elizabeth to be polished, calm and unflappable. She handles clients in a deft way.

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  • Lucille de Silva
    Lucille de Silva

    Lucille de Silva

    Lucille de Silva is highly valued by a broad client base of energy companies and corporate power users. She routinely handles corporate and regulatory matters in the power and renewables sector including PPAs, green hydrogen offtake agreements and renewable asset transactions.

    • Lucille de Silva is very supportive and has an in-depth knowledge of the market. Her technical knowledge of the energy market means that she can unpick a commercial deal.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • Lucille has bags of experience.

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  • Torquil Law
    Torquil Law

    Torquil Law

    Torquil Law is an impressive associate in the oil and gas team. He adeptly supports upstream, midstream and downstream transactions.

    • Torquil Law is highly professional with profound legal expertise, laser-sharp focus on details and absolute protection of the client's best interest.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • Torquil Law is good in negotiations and tries to bridge the gaps with the other party. He has obvious social skills.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentGlobal

    • Torquil provides timely and helpful advice.

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Ranked Individuals at Dentons (5)

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    Charles Wood

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    Lucille de Silva

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