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Explore how legal and regulatory frameworks can support the growth of the hydrogen economy, from investment and innovation to large-scale deployment.

About the session

As hydrogen moves from niche applications to a cornerstone of a Net Zero energy system, law and regulation play a key role in enabling, or slowing, its development. This session will examine the frameworks shaping hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and investment, asking: how can regulation most effectively support a sustainable hydrogen future in the UK?

Join Ross Fairley, a leading expert in renewable energy law, as he shares insights on:

• Current regulatory structures affecting hydrogen and low-carbon projects
• How policy and legal frameworks can encourage innovation while managing risk
• Lessons from the renewable energy sector that could apply to hydrogen
• Key barriers and opportunities for investors and developers in green hydrogen

Whether you work in energy, policy, law, or finance, this session will give you a grounded understanding of how regulation influences hydrogen’s role in the Net Zero energy system.

Agenda

• 12:00 – 12:10 – Welcome and introduction
• 12:10 – 12:45 – Keynote presentation – Ross Fairley
• 12:45 – 13:00 – Q&A session – your chance to explore legal and regulatory challenges

Meet the speaker

Ross Fairley, Head of Renewable Energy, Burges Salmon

Ross Fairley heads the Renewable Energy team at law firm Burges Salmon and is the Firm’s Senior Partner. Burges Salmon was recently voted UK Law Firm of the Year, and Ross has spent over 25 years advising developers, generators, investors and funders on UK renewable energy and low-carbon projects. He and his team have been at the forefront of legal advice on the rollout of many of the UK’s innovative technology projects. The Firm has been advising on hydrogen for over a decade now and, most recently, has been working on a variety of green hydrogen projects, advising on regulation (including the Hydrogen Business Model), hydrogen offtake contracts, green electricity supply, FEED contracts, and corporate setup issues. The team has won numerous awards for its work in the sector, and Ross has been described as “pre-eminent in renewables” by the legal directories. Ross was Deputy Chair of the UK Hydrogen Energy Association and Chair of Renewable UK’s Strategy Forum.

Who should attend?

• Energy sector professionals and policymakers
• Investors, analysts, and innovators in hydrogen and clean technologies
• Legal advisors and corporate decision-makers
• Anyone interested in how regulation can shape the UK hydrogen economy

Register now to secure your place and gain insights into the legal and regulatory forces driving the hydrogen transition.

Register now to secure your place