Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Despite the growing role of renewable energy, it is inevitable that gas and coal will remain an important component of the power generation mix over the coming decades. Indeed, in markets such as Europe and Asia, gas is likely to have an increasing role as it picks up the baseload slack left by the closure of nuclear generation.

Many in the industry believe that the variable outputs of wind, solar and other sources of power mean that a flexible baseload resource such as gas improves the investment environment for renewables. This is because it allows for greater potential to meet demand-side requirements in real time by making up any shortfall in output from renewable energy sources. Coupled with the longer-term potential of carbon capture and storage methods included in new generation facilities and retrofitted to existing ones, gas and coal will continue to play an important role for years to come.

Whatever you needs and wherever you operate, Eversheds Sutherland’s international network of lawyers are on hand to help you realize your goals in this important sector.

Experienced gas and coal energy lawyers

Eversheds Sutherland has a cross-disciplinary team of lawyers with extensive experience in all aspects of the power generation industry, including gas and coal. We are actively engaged in projects in west Africa, eastern and western Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This area of our work includes the development of gas and coal projects and disputes arising out of existing and new-build plants.

Areas we advise on include:

• mergers and acquisitions of power assets
• construction, operation and maintenance agreements and decommissioning
• carbon capture and storage
• gas and coal supply agreements
• pricing disputes relating to GSAs
• environmental and regulatory matters
• property and planning

§  “Diversity at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP” to “Diversity at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP”

§  “Diversity” section:

o   The firm’s emphasis on diversity is reflected in numerous ways throughout the firm, such as the manner in which we recruit lawyers and other employees, our work-life policies and our professional service efforts. We have been recognized for our achievements in diversity.  More importantly, we understand the significant role a diverse community plays in the firm's growth and development.

§  “Our Awards and Recognitions” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP continues to be recognized for its efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and in the legal profession. In 2016 we were named a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality,” having earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and we also were ranked a Top 100 Firm for Minority Attorneys by Law360. In addition, the firm was awarded the Gold Standard Certification for the fifth consecutive year by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

§  “Our Commitment” section:

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity within the firm and in the legal profession.  We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger, more productive law firm.  We hire and promote qualified lawyers and other professionals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.  We understand that diversity enhances our value to clients by allowing us to staff our client teams with professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives.

o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a cross-office Diversity Committee with responsibility for supporting and enhancing our firm culture.  Our committee has helped coordinate and lead a number of efforts to advance diversity within our firm and the community. Affinity groups at the firm serve as support networks for attorneys of color; women lawyers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys.

o   We are committed to working with our clients as they pursue the common goal of a professional workplace where opportunity is available to all.