Energy and Utilities

Expertise & Experience

Benefit from our expertise

NYK Law Firm recognizes that energy sector is intertwined with the day-to-day life of individuals, corporations, governments and much more. Climate change and allied challenges which is all the more relevant today and the shift towards non-conventional sources of energy has presented opportunities as well as bottlenecks for businesses and investors in the sector.

We work to create and enhance our expertise in the sector in such a way that the commercial realities are not overlooked. We are mindful of how the involvement of public sector participants and international investors pose the potential for unexpected challenges to develop.

We place special emphasis on our contract drafting and negotiation, weighing the potential impacts and reflection of changes in interconnected contracts and transactional documents. We always seek the assistance of our teams working in allied practice areas such as construction and real estate to facilitate informed choices.

Hot topics that may arise in energy and utilities

What is the difference between energy and utilities?

While utility companies deliver you gas and electricity, energy suppliers provide the energy that utility companies and you rely on.

Are utilities a right?

State laws, enforced by state regulatory commissions, offer some protections for consumers against unreasonable rates and abrupt termination of services, but consumers do not have a legal right to utility services except in narrowly defined circumstances.

What is Public Utility Law?

A public utility is a business or service, which may be publicly or privately owned, engaged in supplying the public generally with some commodity or service, such as electricity, gas, water, transportation, or telephone or telegraph service.

Key Contacts

you are not alone

We use our knowledge and experience to provide a complete legal service to clients in our core sectors.

We actively promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Our consultants lead by example, building a strong understanding of our client’s business and staying open to new approaches, concepts and technologies.

Your issue becomes ours when you come to us.

We operate all over the world, from our own offices, associated offices and established relationships with correspondent law firms.

“Liberty is the right to do what the law permits.”

Montesquieu

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A personalized treatment for each case

Some cases may look alike but not always to the details. We always make sure we understand our clients to the nearest detail so we can provide optimal support. We take your issue and transform it to an opportunity so you make full profit from it.