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Irish Revenue Updates Guidance on Territorial Scope of VAT Groups

The change is particularly relevant to businesses in the financial services sector, which often have limited ability to recover input VAT.

Australia revises renewable energy forecasts for wind and transmissions

By contrast, AEMO now expects that 2GW of grid-scale solar will be needed by 2030

UK financial firms face tough new climate risk rules from Bank of England

The PRA notes in the statement the new expectations on firms are aimed at helping to build resilience against climate-related risks and strengthen their risk management capabilities.

Planning policy is evolving to address wake loss risk for offshore wind projects

The updated draft EN-3 avoids adding more hurdles to, and asks of, the planning process, in the form of assessments and strict design considerations

Eversheds Sutherland helps power ILOS Energy’s solar portfolio in Ireland

The new 500-acre solar farm began in April

Hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition

As governments and businesses race toward net-zero targets, hydrogen offers a versatile solution that could reshape energy systems for decades to come.

New UK standard for sustainability assurance launched

The new standard has been drawn up after consultations with stakeholders, professional bodies and investors, who backed it as a voluntary measure.

Government eyes change from RPI to CPI for green energy schemes

“Any adverse impact on forecasted revenues could be difficult to forget among the generator and investor communities.”

A&O Shearman research finds closing the global USD6 trillion net zero financing gap achievable by 2029

Across all major sectors , the average gap between climate investment in 2023 and the sums required between 2024 and 2030 to align to a net zero pathway was USD5.9tn (a range of USD4.5tn to USD7.8tn).

Targets, transition and tree protection among issues to watch for at COP30

The data-driven monitor looks at the ambitiousness of net zero policy around the world

Singapore’s Jurong Island green energy plans ‘an opportunity’ for tech, infrastructure and energy firms

With recent assessments highlighting the sector’s economic contribution, this move is a welcome boost for Singapore’s digital and green ambitions.

Australian environmental reforms set to introduce new watchdog, faster approvals

The legislation will also strengthen the environment minister’s ability to override the standard process

Latham Advises on Transaction Named ESG Deal of the Year

Firm advises on winning deal at 2025 SCI Risk Sharing Awards.

Employers urged to prepare as UK government ramps up clean energy jobs plan

The plan also covers extending employment rights to certain offshore workers

Caroline May, Partner and EMEA Head of Environment, Health & Safety, recognised as a 'UK Green Ambassador' by The Legal 500

Caroline already plays a pivotal role in driving our firm's sustainability agenda

Groundbreaking housing retrofit pilot ‘shows actual data should inform works’

Despite the findings from the pilot, Daniels acknowledged that there are challenges for Senze in persuading portfolio owners to adopt a measured data approach to improving the energy performance of their assets.

Shoosmiths purchases high-integrity carbon removals with Carbonaires to account for residual operational emissions

Shoosmiths’ approach demonstrates its commitment to science-based climate action and responsible investment in solutions that deliver both environmental and social value.

Hogan Lovells deals recognised at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2025

Hogan Lovells advised BNP Paribas on the financing of the construction of the floating solar power plant at Gravières de l'Arroux by Verso Energy.

Shaping the Future of Energy: Hogan Lovells advises Terra One on the €150m mezzanine financing for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Hogan Lovells provided Terra One with comprehensive advice on the financing and corporate aspects of the transaction.

Gowling WLG secures Top 10 rankings in Inspiratia’s H1 2025 Legal Adviser League Tables

Over the past six months, our team advised on major transactions across the energy transition sector

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