This subtopic aims to bring together a selection of energy-related content that may be of assistance to property lawyers working on an energy project.
Practice Note: The Energy White Paper—an overview [Archived]—considers some of the key measures announced in the Energy White Paper published by the former UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) (as it then was) on 14 December 2020 and their expected impact on the energy sector. It also provides a comprehensive overview of all commitments announced. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) was established on 7 February 2023 and has taken over the energy portfolio of the former BEIS, which no longer exists
Practice Note: The UK decommissioning regime for offshore wind farms—provides an overview of the UK decommissioning regime for offshore wind farms. It considers the UK re gulatory framework, including under the Energy Act 2004 and relevant Government Guidance. This Practice Note also highlights relevant overarching international standards which have been incorporated into the UK regime
Practice Note: Project structure for renewable energy
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Department for Environment, Food and...
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a consultation on a proposed Tier 1 Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) profile and...
Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on proposed changes to the standard licence conditions for gas and electricity supply. The primary...
Ofgem has launched a consultation on implementing outcomes-based regulation in the domestic and non-domestic energy supply markets. The proposals...
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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