Capabilities
As the global energy industry advances a lower carbon world, King & Spalding is empowering the transition. From the established energy majors that have been the cornerstones of this industry for over a century to more recent market entrants commercializing new technologies, we guide clients throughout the energy value chain on the matters driving innovation in the energy sector.
We provide the transactional, regulatory, policy, tax and trade guidance clients need to execute first-of-their-kind and largest-of-their-kind projects that are breaking new ground in the industry, including those involving carbon capture processes; hydrogen and its derivatives; low-carbon fuels; renewable energy and battery storage; nuclear; green metals; and others. When disputes arise in relation to low-carbon projects – and for clients facing challenges related to their carbon-emitting activities – our top-ranked dispute resolution team devises and executes litigation strategies to protect the commercial viability of their projects and businesses.
Our integrated global team has been on the leading edge of the industry’s most significant recent developments, many of which are the first or largest of their kind, including:
International energy companies, manufacturers, conglomerates, developers, investors, capital providers, utilities and governments turn to us to help advance their low-carbon and sustainability objectives because of the strong combination of capabilities and resources we bring together:
Extensive transactional and project development experience worldwide, including acquisition and project finance, project development, construction, investments and joint ventures, private equity and M&A, restructuring, supply and off-take agreements, and technology transactions.
Skilled advice navigating global regulatory frameworks and government incentive programs, including international regulatory structuring for low carbon projects and transactions, carbon credit advice, DOE loan advice, environmental health and safety, the Inflation Reduction Act, federal tax equity investments, and government incentive programs globally.
Top-ranked global disputes capabilities across a wide range of disputes, including investment treaty arbitrations, construction disputes, commercial disputes, climate change, and environmental litigation.
May 23, 2024
Solar Energy and Real Estate Funds – Now for Real
May 14, 2024
USTR Releases the Results Of Its Four-Year Review Of China Section 301 Tariffs
May 9, 2024
Treasury and IRS Issue Additional Guidance on Section 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
March 18, 2024
King & Spalding Adds Tax Partner Craig Phillips in New York
March 18, 2024
Tax partner Craig Phillips joins the firm’s Corporate practice group in New York
December 6, 2023
NGP Energy Transition to Invest in Segue Renewables
October 11, 2023
King & Spalding Advises SP On $280m Solar Deal In The Philippines