Energy Disputes in an Era of Peak Uncertainty

Date: Tuesday 02 December, 2025
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Ashurst LLP, London Fruit & Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square, London, E1 6PW

In an era of peak uncertainty, this session charts how geopolitical events of recent years and changing policies around renewables are redefining the international energy disputes landscape. Expect candid insights, market leading perspectives, and actionable takeaways. The session will feature a scene-setting speech from Katja Yafimava of the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, and a panel discussion between market-leading experts Peter Cameron (Chair in Energy and Climate Law at Queen Mary University), Oisin Brady (independent expert in the renewables sector) and Thalia Tholot (economic expert at Brattle). 

Topics Include:

    • Geopolitical volatility: Russia–Ukraine and Middle East conflicts and their market impacts.
    • Policy shifts: The implications of U.S. trade and energy policy and recalibrated net zero strategies.
    • System stresses: Grid capacity, stability, and supply chain disruption.
    • Disputes trends: Project delays/cancellations, suspended and dishonoured supply obligations, technological challenges, and investment headwinds.
    • Forward look: Where the next disputes may arise by sub-sector and jurisdiction; risks around pricing volatility, supply gluts, and change in law/force majeure dynamics.

Speakers:

Oisin Brady , Independent Expert , Gaoithe Renewable Energy

Professor Peter Cameron , Chair in Energy and Climate Law , Queen Mary University of London

Philip Chong , Partner , Ashurst

Emma Johnson , Partner , Ashurst

Dyfan Owen , Partner , Ashurst

Matthew Saunders , Consultant , Ashurst

Tania Tholot , Senior Associate , The Brattle Group

Dr Katja Yafimava , Senior Research Fellow , Oxford Institute of Energy Studies

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