Co-Chair
Martin Sandgren
Co-Chair
Kunihiro Yokoi
Power Law Committee
The Power Law Committee provides a forum for energy lawyers from diverse legal backgrounds to interact, share ideas, new trends, and foster collegiality.
We explore different topics: international ownership, mitigating climate change, energy transition, regulatory methodologies, power purchase arrangements, transmission siting, access and pricing, engineering procurement and construction, operation and maintenance, reliability standards and compliance, fuel procurement and hedging arrangements, new technologies, among others.
We aim to provide our members with practical and useful advice to better serve clients, and to offer the opportunity for collaboration, networking and friendships.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
Biennial Conference of the Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL)
18 May - 20 May 2026
Brussels , Belgium
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law
Published quarterly, the Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law (JERL) is the journal of the SEERIL. Featuring contributions written by some of the finest academic minds and most successful practitioners in this area of study, JERL is a highly respected journal committed to reflecting contemporary issues that face the energy and natural resources sectors.
Publications
Navigating intermittency: how Canada is developing a reliable, resilient and secure electricity grid
Concerns about growing demand, blackouts, conflicts and even cyberattacks have put the need to focus on building reliability, resilience and security in electricity grids at the forefront of policy. Canada’s continued focus on energy diversification has led to a growing reliance on intermittent energy resources; however, these energy sources are not always reliable. To address these issues, Canada, both federally and provincially, is beginning to explore a variety of solutions, including modernising and better connecting the national grid, as well as enhancing energy storage.
Released on May 04, 2026
Electric power grids – how to achieve reliability, resilience and security with a growing share of intermittent sources. Are smart grids and BESS the solution?
Brazil’s energy sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the increasing integration of solar and wind power. While these sources offer environmental and strategic benefits, their intermittent nature poses significant challenges for grid stability. As the National Interconnected System struggles with technical and regulatory deficiencies, technological solutions such as smart grids and battery energy storage systems (BESS) become crucial to ensure reliability, flexibility and energy security. Swift regulatory action will be essential for the integration of smart grids and BESS, and, by extension, for the success of Brazil’s energy transition.
Released on May 04, 2026
The energy storage market in Brazil and its value for the development of data centres
The intersection of data centres and battery energy storage systems presents significant opportunities for Brazil and the broader global market. As the demand for data processing and storage continues to grow, fuelled by innovations such as AI, the need for reliable and sustainable energy solutions becomes increasingly critical.
Released on May 04, 2026
Power Law: Editorial March 2025
John Vellone, outgoing Newsletter Editor of the IBA Power Law Committee, and Krzysztof Cichocki, incoming Newsletter Editor of the IBA Power Law Committee, introduce the latest collection of articles from Committee members.
Released on Mar 18, 2025
Subcommittees and other groups
The Power Law Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Power Law Committee Advisory Board