Global Legal Insights 2023

We are pleased to present the 11th edition of Global Legal Insights - Energy. The book contains 17 jurisdiction chapters, providing a truly international and far-reaching snapshot of energy policy, industry and regulation across the globe. The book is designed to provide general counsel, financial institutions, government agencies and private practice lawyers with a comprehensive insight into the most important trends and developments in the energy market across a range of key jurisdictions. The energy industry is never static, with both the industry and policy- and lawmakers constantly responding to
new challenges and opportunities.
In recent years, the energy industry has increasingly dominated political and public discourse. There has been growing consensus that urgent action is required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and earlier investment in renewable energy has
evolved into a full-scale commitment to an energy transition by both governments and the energy industry. In 2022, the Russia-Ukraine war has propelled the energy industry even further into the spotlight. While energy security may not be a new concern, the scale of the problem - both in terms of security of supply as well as affordability - is having a significant impact on the energy policy of many countries and the global economy. Many governments are already reformulating their energy strategy to address this new challenge.
In producing Global Legal Insights - Energy, we have gathered together the views and opinions of a group of leading energy practitioners from around the world in a unique volume. The authors were asked to provide personal views on practical
issues, policy issues, strategic issues, and legal and regulatory issues in their own jurisdiction, with free rein to decide the focus of their own chapter.
One of the attractions of comparative analysis is that developments in one jurisdiction can inform understanding and practice in another.
Our thanks to all the authors for their contributions, and particular thanks to our colleague Justyna Bremen for her invaluable help. We hope that this book will prove interesting and stimulating reading for you.