Energy & Utilities
Our Energy & Utilities team advises market players and their legal counsel on the economic aspects of contracts and investments. Our Paris-based team consists of industry experts, former regulators and energy economists with extensive experience and expertise in the energy and utilities sectors. We work across the entire energy value chain, from generation to end-customer sales, including transmission, storage and distribution infrastructures, in the fields of electricity and gas/LNG.
How We Help
Our main areas of specialist expertise in the energy and utilities sectors are contract negotiation and investment decisions, market modelling and regulatory mechanisms. We support clients across the globe on the following types of engagement:
- Market research and modelling
- Contract negotiations
- Due diligence
- Economic regulation
- Arbitration & litigation
Market Research and Modelling
To overcome the uncertainty faced by market players, we conduct market research and analysis that adds objectivity...
To overcome the uncertainty faced by market players, we conduct market research and analysis that adds objectivity to economic and strategic decisions in the short, medium and long term. Our proprietary models enable us to quantify potential evolutions of different markets and to identify key parameters influencing these evolutions. We are thus able to provide concrete and specific solutions to our clients’ individual problems.
Contract Negotiations
Our experts have negotiated many contracts in the energy and utilities sectors, whether for supply, transport...
Our experts have negotiated many contracts in the energy and utilities sectors, whether for supply, transport or storage capacity, or for the acquisition of partnerships stakes. They also bring strong experience and expertise in managing complex projects (cross-border transport, LNG-to-Power, etc.) that require the implementation of a new value chain.
Due Diligence
We act as economic, regulatory and commercial advisors in transactions, on both sell-side and buy-side.
We act as economic, regulatory and commercial advisors in transactions, on both sell-side and buy-side. We have advised multiple players on asset acquisitions in electricity (renewable energy plants, distribution networks, etc.) and natural gas (fleets of LNG ships, LNG terminals, transmission networks, etc.). Our knowledge and experience of direct contract negotiation benefits our clients by providing them with a pragmatic and realistic vision of the target asset.
Economic Regulation
The energy sector is heavily regulated, particularly when it comes to development of, and access to, infrastructure....
The energy sector is heavily regulated, particularly when it comes to development of, and access to, infrastructure. As economists, we assist our clients in the definition, evaluation and evolution of energy sector regulations, whether these clients are private companies, regulatory authorities or government ministries. We also assist in the preparation of commercial offers, ensuring they comply fully with the relevant regulations.
Economic Regulation of the Electricity Sector in Ivory Coast
Arbitration & Litigation
International arbitration and litigation are part of FTI Consulting’s DNA.
International arbitration and litigation are part of FTI Consulting’s DNA. According to Who’s Who Legal, we have the largest number of experts in this area of any consulting firm.
Our Paris-based energy specialists are frequently called upon to act as industry experts, providing market analysis or advice on industry practices and standards. In addition, they act as damages assessment experts in commercial and investment disputes. We also assist our clients in the negotiation phases prior to, or concurrent with, litigation.
