Energy Law

Energy Law

Energy Law

Navigate the dynamic energy landscape with confidence. Tsamichas Law Firm provides cutting-edge legal expertise across the entire energy value chain, from established fossil fuels to the forefront of sustainable innovation. We empower clients in Greece, Europe, and Globally to achieve their energy objectives while ensuring stringent regulatory compliance and fostering a sustainable future for all.

Harnessing the Power of Renewables:

  • Solar Photovoltaic (PV): Comprehensive legal support for all scales of solar power projects, from residential and commercial rooftop installations to utility-scale solar farm development. We ensure compliance with solar energy laws, navigate land use agreements, and facilitate seamless grid connection for solar installations.
  • Wind: Expert legal counsel for onshore wind farm development, including site acquisition, permitting, environmental impact assessments, and grid connection. Specialized expertise in the complex regulatory and contractual frameworks governing offshore wind energy projects, including maritime law and seabed rights.
  • Green & CleanTech: Dedicated legal expertise for the full spectrum of clean energy technologies and green technology innovations, including hydropower, geothermal and biomass energy regulations.
  • Energy Storage: Future-proofing your investments with expert advice on the evolving legal framework for battery storage solutions, thermal storage, and other energy storage technologies crucial for grid stability and renewable energy integration.
  • Nuclear (SMRs): Specialized legal guidance on the emerging field of Small Modular Reactors, including licensing, regulatory compliance, waste management, and international collaboration frameworks.
  • Energy Communities: Empowering local initiatives with comprehensive legal guidance on forming and operating successful renewable energy communities in Greece and Europe, addressing governance, financing, and interaction with the national grid.
  • Oil & Gas: Experienced legal counsel for oil and gas exploration and production, pipeline development and operation, transportation agreements, and navigating the complex oil and gas regulations in Greece and Europe, including licensing, environmental permits, and decommissioning.
  • Onshore & Offshore Infrastructure: Comprehensive legal support for all onshore energy infrastructure projects (power plants, transmission lines, storage facilities) and specialized expertise in the unique legal challenges of offshore energy development, including maritime law, environmental protection, safety regulations, and infrastructure sharing agreements.

Navigating the Future of Energy Markets:

  • Carbon Trading & Credits: Expert legal advice on carbon emissions trading schemes (EU ETS and beyond) and the strategic acquisition, management, and compliance related to carbon credits within European and international markets.
  • Energy Regulation & Compliance: Ensuring seamless regulatory compliance across all energy sectors, providing up-to-date advice on evolving national and EU energy legislation, licensing requirements, and environmental regulations.
  • Energy Project Finance: Structuring and securing financing for diverse energy projects, from renewable energy installations to oil and gas infrastructure, advising on project finance agreements, loan documentation, and risk allocation.
  • Infrastructure & Grid Connection: Providing legal solutions for the development and operation of critical energy infrastructure, including high-voltage grid connections, energy transportation networks, and regulatory aspects of grid access and tariffs.
  • Forecasting & Predictive Mechanisms: While not directly providing forecasting services, we advise on the legal implications of energy forecasting and predictive mechanisms in the energy sector, including data privacy, market manipulation regulations, compliance and contractual considerations related to forecasting accuracy.