Energy Law

Energy law standardizes the Swiss energy industry, whose task is to ensure a secure, economic, diversified, and sufficient supply of energy. Energy law focuses on the economic, environmentally compatible, rational and economical provision of energy. In this context, renewable and domestic energy sources are always to be preferred.

Due to the focus on renewable energy, the energy sector is more heavily regulated than any other economic sector. The regulations are designed to ensure security of supply for the population as well as the industry itself, while protecting the climate and the environment.

In particular, the totally revised Energy and Electricity Supply Act of 2018 regulates energy production, supply to customers and grid infrastructure. Different regulations apply depending on the energy source. Among other things, there are close connections between aspects of corporate and commercial law as well as public law.

The energy sector is an essential driving factor of the global economy and also influences geopolitics. Therefore, when dealing with the regulations of energy law, expert lawyers are required who, on the one hand, have sector-specific expertise and, on the other hand, assess economic aspects and incorporate them into their advice.

We advise electricity companies, international and national oil companies, governments, financial institutions, and investors on all aspects of energy law, as our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the energy sector. We monitor the latest developments in the industry. We assist our clients in developing strategies and projects in tax, environmental, litigation and competition matters.

Antitrust issues and questions as well as strategies in the field of renewable energies also fall within the scope of our expertise. Furthermore, we accompany you in complex M&A transactions in the gas and oil sector as well as in electricity projects throughout Europe. In doing so, we always proceed in a goal-oriented and precise manner without neglecting economic aspects.

Finally, we support you in the drafting and negotiation of contracts as well as their review and notarization —including in connection with electricity and gas supply, price adjustments, commercial agreements and more. In this regard, clients also benefit in particular from our international network of experts in the field of energy management and regulation.