August 03, 2026 | United Kingdom Law | 1 minute read

As the energy transition accelerates, lawyers are playing an increasingly strategic role in helping clients navigate new technologies, evolving business models and shifting regulatory landscapes. The pace of change across the energy sector is creating demand for advisers who can help clients manage uncertainty while advancing complex projects and investments.

Bracewell’s Oliver Irwin told United Kingdom Law that “the most successful energy lawyers will be those who combine strong legal and technical experience with a deep understanding of the commercial and political drivers shaping the energy transition.”

“Those lawyers who continue to embrace change and provide commercially focused advice will be best placed to support clients through the next phase of the energy transition,” Irwin said.