ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE

Powering the Energy Transition and Building Resilient Infrastructure

MLegal’s Energy & Infrastructure practice advises clients across the full spectrum of the energy, energy transition, and infrastructure sectors. We support developers, investors, independent power producers, utilities, financial institutions, venture capitalists, oil and gas operators, and government bodies on high-value, complex transactions and projects across the UK and internationally.

Our team combines deep sector knowledge with transactional rigour and regulatory insight, enabling us to structure deals that are commercially viable, legally robust, and aligned with evolving sustainability objectives.

We work at the intersection of law, policy, finance, and technology — ensuring that our clients can navigate market volatility, regulatory change, and the global shift towards net-zero with confidence.

Oil & Gas — End-to-End Legal Support

We provide comprehensive legal advisory across the entire oil and gas value chain, including:

• Upstream: exploration, production, joint operating agreements, and licensing
• Midstream: transportation, storage, pipeline agreements, and logistics
• Downstream: refining, distribution, trading, and retail compliance

Our lawyers understand both the commercial drivers and regulatory frameworks shaping energy projects in the UK and global markets, allowing us to deliver solutions that balance risk, profitability, and compliance.

Energy Transition & Clean Energy

MLegal is at the forefront of energy transition law, advising on the legal frameworks and commercial agreements driving the shift to cleaner energy systems.

We support projects in:

• Green hydrogen and low-carbon fuels
• Battery storage and grid stabilisation
• Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS)
• Renewable energy — solar, wind, and hybrid systems
• Methane abatement and emissions reduction

We help clients design contracts, allocate risk, and structure compliance strategies that enable sustainable investment while protecting commercial interests.

Our leadership in this space is recognised internationally — our Managing Partner was invited to speak at the IBA Annual Conference in Miami (2022) on green hydrogen and transition pathways, underscoring our thought leadership in the sector.

Net-Zero, ESG & Regulatory Alignment

As the UK and global markets accelerate towards net-zero commitments, we are actively supporting international institutions and project sponsors in drafting template agreements for power and renewable energy transition projects.

Our work ensures that legal structures align with:

• Evolving environmental regulations
• ESG standards and reporting requirements
• Climate risk disclosure frameworks
• Green finance principles

We help clients future-proof their projects against regulatory change and stakeholder scrutiny.

Infrastructure Projects & PPP Advisory

In the infrastructure sector, we act for sponsors, lenders, institutional investors, and developers across both core and emerging asset classes, including:

• Transport (roads, rail, airports)
• Digital infrastructure (data centres, telecoms, fibre networks)
• Healthcare and social infrastructure
• Education facilities
• Energy and utility infrastructure

We advise across the full project lifecycle:

• Planning and permitting
• Procurement and tendering
• Financing and risk allocation
• Construction and operational contracts
• Dispute management and project delivery

Our approach is commercially focused and pragmatic, ensuring that projects remain bankable, compliant, and deliver long-term value.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) & Regulated Assets

We have significant experience advising on:

• PPP frameworks and concession agreements
• Regulated utilities and network assets
• Large-scale greenfield developments
• Brownfield project optimisation

We work closely with public authorities, private sponsors, and financial institutions to structure projects that balance public interest with commercial return.

Why Choose MLegal for Energy & Infrastructure?

• Deep technical expertise across energy and infrastructure
• Strong presence in the UK, India, and UAE markets
• Integrated approach combining law, finance, and policy
• Proven track record in high-value, cross-border projects
• Senior lawyer-led advisory on every engagement

We do not just advise on projects — we help shape the legal architecture of the energy transition.