Energy and mining law
Our energy and mining practice combines full-service legal advice for two key pillars of the economy – the energy and mining industries. With in-depth knowledge of the legal, technical and regulatory aspects, we provide effective solutions that meet the specific needs of investors, operators and public institutions. Our services help clients ensure compliance with current legislation, support the sustainability of energy and mining projects, and contribute to the long-term sustainable development of these strategic sectors.
Development, construction and operation of energy facilities
- Legal advice on the development and construction of energy facilities, including advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Support in the construction of facilities providing power balance services (PBS)
- Aggregation flexibility and community energy
- Legal and regulatory advice on the operation of energy facilities and thei rcompliance with legislation
Renewable and secondary energy sources (RES/SES)
- Legal support in the implementation of renewable and secondary energy projects
- Implementation of innovative technologies in compliance with current legislation
Energy production, trade and distribution
- Consultancy in the electricity, heat and gas sectors
- Supply contracts, including purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) for (renewable) energy
Mining permits
- Legal support in the permitting of various types of mining operations
- Establishment, transfer and modification of mining areas
- Drafting documentation for mining permits, including POPD (Plan of Opening,Preparation and Extraction)
- Proceedings for the granting of prior approvals by the Ministry of the Environment
- Specifying exploration procedures
Regulatory and environmental issues and compliance
- Legal services in relation to price regulation and other regulatory requirements
- Environmental compliance (JES, EIA, IPPC, stationary source permits)
- Dealing with mining regulation aspects
- Ensuring compliance of mining projects with sustainable development requirements, remediation and reclamation of land affected by mining
Contractual agenda for mining projects
- Negotiating and drafting contracts for the mining sector
- Legal advice for the operation of mines, quarries and related facilities
Administrative and judicial proceedings
- Representing clients in administrative proceedings before the Energy Regulatory Authority, the State Energy Inspectorate, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade
- Representing clients in court proceedings relating to the energy sector
- Representing clients in judicial and administrative proceedings relating to mining law
- Representing clients before the authorities of the State Mining Administrationy
Team and main contacts
Kocián Šolc Balaštík has a strong team handling a range of matters in the sector, with notable activity in disputes. The expertise of the law firm encompasses advising energy suppliers and generators with planning and development. Kocián Šolc Balaštík assists with regulatory matters, including administrative proceedings. The team also handles compliance and environmental issues, such as waste management. The law firm is further experienced acting on projects in mining, biomass and thermal power.
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Our clients include
Asental Land • Astur Gold • Bioenergo-Komplex • BÖGL a KRÝSL • Carthamus • ČEZ • Českomoravský cement • Českomoravský štěrk • Energy Ústí nad Labem • Energo Holding • ENERGO-PRO • European Metal Holdings • Gas Net • Gas Storage CZ • Green Gas DPB • Hawthorn • Lovochemie • Mostek Energo • Pražská plynárenská (PRE) • Skanska • Smart Energies Group • Solar Park Hřibiny • Správa úložišť radioaktivního odpadu • Synthesia • Tapas Borek • Teplárna České Budějovice • Teplárna Kladno • Teplárna Loučovice • Verdi Capital • Vápenka Čertovy schody • Velkolom Čertovy schody • Wotan Forest
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