CMS is proud to announce that it has won two awards underlining that it is the market-leading practice in the energy storage sector. The firm was named Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Energy Storage Awards ceremony, which took place on the 21st of November in London, and was subsequently named Legal Adviser of the Year at the Energy Storage Investment Awards 2024 on the 3rd of December.
The Energy Storage Awards 2024 ceremony marks the second year of recognition and celebration of achievements across the European industry. CMS was recognised for its influential role in the sector, advising on some of the highest value, highest profile, and first-of-a-kind transactions both in the UK and across Europe.
The Energy Storage Investment Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in energy storage development, investment and finance in the renewable sector.
The judges commented: “In a competitive market, CMS stands out from the pack. With a raft of high-profile transactions, the first co-located battery and solar deal, the exploration of long duration storage and clear global reach, the team should be commended for their commitment to this rapidly expanding area of the energy market.”
CMS Energy & Infrastructure Partner Louise Dalton comments: “We are thrilled to have won these coveted awards which confirm our pre-eminent position in the European energy storage sector. The CMS team has been advising on energy storage projects since 2015 and has been at the forefront of sector developments, helping shape the industry. I extend my thanks to our extended team for their dedication and to our clients for their ongoing support.”
Nicholas Ross-McCall, CMS Energy Finance Partner, adds: “Winning two prestigious awards is a clear recognition of the standout work the CMS Energy Storage practice has delivered this year, and this is testament to the strength and depth of the cross-departmental CMS offering.”
With over 800 energy and climate change lawyers working across 84 offices, the CMS Energy and Climate Change practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world. The practice has been at the forefront of advising clients on complex and innovative issues and projects in the electricity sector for over 30 years. The firm’s work on pioneering transactions has established CMS as a leader in innovative legal solutions across disciplines like contracting, revenue, acquisitions, disposals, debt financing, real estate and consenting.
