Energy law
Our lawyers combine extensive industry experience from both energy companies and authorities with legal precision, practical project expertise and a wide range of national and international contacts. This gives us a unique insight into the legal, regulatory and commercial frameworks that shape the energy market of the future. We help to ensure that projects are realized in a way that meets both commercial goals and regulatory requirements.
Our advisory services include:
We assist companies across the entire value chain for the production of renewable energy – from early project development to fully financed, operational facilities. Our experience covers most power sources, including hydropower, wind power (onshore and offshore), solar power, bioenergy, hydrogen, as well as projects related to power cables, CCS and LNG. We have in-depth knowledge of traditional hydropower, with particular emphasis on regulatory frameworks, ownership and adaptation to the changing market and environmental requirements.
We can assist with, among other things:
- Licensing processes: Comprehensive assistance with license applications, dialogue with authorities and planning processes.
- Landowner relations: Negotiations, expropriation and appraisal.
- Project development, procurement and construction: Preparation of development agreements, landowner agreements, structuring of projects, implementation of procurement processes (within and outside the procurement regulations), preparation of construction contracts and assistance during implementation.
- Power purchase agreements (PPA): Structuring, negotiation and regulatory assessments.
- Transactions and investments: Acquisition and divestment of projects, joint ventures, cooperation agreements and capital raising.
- Financing: Project financing, support schemes and ESG-related terms.
- Negotiations: Assistance on both the developer and investor side, with a focus on balanced and commercially viable solutions.
- International projects: Experience with cross-border energy projects and cooperation with foreign companies.
We assist grid companies, trade associations and developers with legal and strategic advice on all issues relating to the transport and distribution of power. Our expertise includes regulatory frameworks, ownership models, procurement and contractual matters. Our extensive experience enables us to provide advice that not only complies with regulatory requirements, but also contributes to efficient and forward-looking solutions in a constantly changing power market.
We can assist with, among other things:
- Regulatory issues: The Energy Act, grid regulation, tariffs, revenue caps and regulatory dialogue.
- Connection and construction contributions: Structuring, calculation and negotiation of connection agreements and construction contributions.
- Land acquisition and rights: Establishing and securing the necessary rights in land for lines, cables and stations.
- Public procurement: Assistance throughout the procurement process, both for grid companies and suppliers.
- Construction and contracts: Preparation and negotiation of construction contracts (EPC, interaction, etc.), supplier agreements and framework agreements and practical assistance to grid companies during implementation.
- Dispute resolution: Representation in disagreements with regulatory authorities, suppliers or other actors in the sector.
SVW operates “Nettportalen” (the Grid Portal), which is a legal meeting place for Norwegian grid companies. Here we continuously post relevant news, legal articles and webinars, in addition to sending out newsletters.
We assist companies in both the electricity and district heating markets with legal and strategic advice throughout the revenue value chain – from agreements and regulatory frameworks to dispute resolution – to develop solutions that are both compliant with regulations and practically feasible.
Our services include:
- Consumer market: Terms and conditions for the supply of power to consumer customers, standard terms and conditions for the purchase of goods and services, pricing and marketing.
- Commercial market: Structuring and negotiation of power supply agreements for commercial customers, pricing, portfolio management and risk management.
- Power exchanges and trading: Advising on participation in power markets (including Nord Pool and other trading platforms), financial contracts and licensing requirements.
- District heating: Terms and conditions for connection and delivery of district heating, obligation to connect and pricing.
- Regulatory compliance: Guidance on the Energy Act, trading licenses, district heating plant licenses, the REMIT regulation, billing and reporting requirements.
- Disputes: Representation in connection with conflicts related to power and district heating deliveries, including courts, arbitration and public administration.
SVW operates Strømportalen (the Power Portal), which is a legal meeting place for Norwegian power suppliers. Here we continuously post relevant news, legal articles and webinars, in addition to sending out newsletters.
Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a highly professional approach to complex matters, manages to highlight the core of the matter and balances different views and interpretations.
The team - skillfully led by Robin Jakobsen - possess a trust-building knowledge of both practical and legal knowledge of most sides of this business area. Jakobsen really has become something of a authority when it comes to all regulatory matters relevant to grid companies.
Extensive knowledge and experience about the Norwegian procurement rules/system and a good understanding of the technical aspect of the energy sector. Takes ownership to the tasks given, and always delivers on time.