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Transport Decarbonisation

CMS has market-leading experience in transport decarbonisation. We offer a full-service, cross practice approach that brings together sector specialists that understand the technical and commercial considerations posed by the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and low-carbon alternative fuel technologies such as hydrogen, bioethanol, biomethane and synthetic fuels.

Our team advises on the full range of sector needs, including: policy and regulation; M&A and joint ventures; fundraising and financing; competition and anti-trust; manufacturing and procurement; product liability; energy supply, grid flexibility and connection arrangements; real estate; consumer protection; technology development and IP protection; data privacy and cyber security; and tax.

We provide integrated, end to end support as clients scale, including the development of legal, compliance and governance processes, contractual templates, and robust processes and tools.

Our global network of offices in 50 countries allows us to support clients operating internationally with seamless cross-border advice. With more than 800 lawyers, including over 200 partners, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Our expertise in transport decarbonisation is complemented by the strength of adjacent sectors critical to the energy transition. CMS is recognised as a leader in battery storage, awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the Energy Storage Awards and the Energy Storage Investments Awards for the last two years.

View our recent experience related to transport decarbonisation here.

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Award
    "Law Firm of the Year."
    Energy Storage Awards, 2024 and 2025
  • Award
    "Law Firm of the Year."
    Energy Storage Investment Awards 2024 and 2025
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    "CMS are highly responsive and extremely quick without compromising the quality of their advice."
    Chambers, 2026
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    "CMS have exceptional service and responsiveness throughout the transaction process and afterwards."
    Chambers, 2026
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    "CMS have an excellent, partner-led approach with strong senior solicitor support, as well as excellent negotiation skills."
    Chambers, 2026
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    "They take the time to understand the client's primary pain points, and work closely with the client to develop effective strategies for navigating some of the thornier contract terms that are common points of contention in the negotiation of renewable energy transactions."
    Legal 500, 2026
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    "'What makes them an invaluable partner is their ability to skillfully project manage transactions in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, expanding and contracting resources as needed to fit client goals and keep negotiations moving forward at the desired pace."
    Legal 500, 2026

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    2026 ITechLaw World Technology Law Conference in Chicago

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  • United Kingdom
    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

  • United Kingdom
    03 Jun 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • United Kingdom
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  • United Kingdom
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    CMS Consumer & Retail Conference 2026

  • United Kingdom
    11 Jun 2026

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  • United Kingdom
    18 Jun 2026

    Cross-Border Financial Services 2026 webinar series

  • United Kingdom
    22 Jun 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: The Leader Who Advocates Legal Value

  • United Kingdom
    30 Jun 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • United Kingdom
    06 Jul 2026

    CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams: The empowering leader

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