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Scottish independence: implications for Great Britain’s single energy market, renewables and net zero
The prospect of a second independence referendum, like the first in 2014 (see our Routes and obstacles to a second Scottish independence …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises National Grid on its £7.8 billion acquisition of Western Power Distribution, a transformational deal to help deliver the UK’s net zero targets
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised FTSE 100 company National Grid plc on its acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD), the UK’s largest …
ESMA FINAL REPORT ON ARTICLE 8 OF THE EU TAXONOMY REGULATION
On 1 March 2021 the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Final Report on advice under Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation. The …
Corporate Governance snapshot: Mandatory climate-related reporting by UK premium listed companies
From 2022, all premium listed companies must report in line with the TCFD Recommendations and TCFD Recommended Disclosures on climate-related reporting, …
Energy sector – post Brexit transition
This article shares our latest commentary on the energy sector, the post Brexit transition, and its impact on the UK and EU energy sectors.Energy …
Key TCA issues for the energy sector
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement ("TCA") establishes objectives for the energy market by providing for the facilitation of trade and investment …
Beyond Brexit Legal Guide 2021
The UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020 and the transition period ended on 31 December 2020. The UK and EU trade relationship is now governed by …
UK Government's 10 point plan
The UK government recently announced a £12 billion “Ten Point Plan” to lead a “Green Industrial Revolution”. This plan aims to mobilise £42 billion of …
Decarbonisation of the LNG Supply Chain: challenges and the way forward
Why decarbonisation?Projections from various organisations all show a significant role for gas in the energy mix to meet global energy demand in 2050. …
Green finance and innovation – Where it fits in the UK Government's Ten Point Plan
The final part of the Government's Ten Point Plan for a net zero future focuses on bolstering green finance. Does it add up?In the final limb of its Ten …
Joining the race to zero – UN launches Green Hydrogen Catapult
Aiming to drive down the cost of green hydrogen, the Green Hydrogen Catapult initiative launched by the UN on 8 December 2020 sees a coalition of global …
Greener national transport – Where it fits in the UK Government's Ten Point Plan
The government's much-touted plans to tackle global warming promise to decarbonise public transport. It won't be easy.Point 5 of the Ten Point Plan …
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