On 17 May 2016, Dentons' third annual Global Energy Summit brought together key industry leaders to discuss current challenges facing the energy sector and the opportunities arising from them. Over 200 delegates and 50 Dentons partners from around the world took part in the discussions.

The Summit's core focus was on the outcomes of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP21, and their impact on the energy industry, from the perspectives of both traditional energy businesses and "new energy". Please click on the link for key messages from the Summit presentations and debates. Please also see the links below for the presentation slides.

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Whilst the themes explored at the Summit in May continue to dominate discussion in the wider global energy industry, the UK electorate's vote to leave the European Union on 23 June 2016 has now become a headline issue for all businesses with an interest in the UK energy sector. We offer some first thoughts on " energy Brexit" in a post on our Global Energy Blog and infographic.

Rely on Dentons' Global Energy group, situated in nearly every important energy hub across the world, to help you navigate local challenges while supporting your global objectives.

Opening Plenary Session - Paris COP21 - the consequences for industry

Parallel Session 1 - Issues for energy lawyers in 2016 Parallel Session 2 - Implications of recent events in Iran and the Middle East Parallel Session 3 - Distressed oil and gas - opportunities in the current low oil price environment Parallel Session 4 - Renewables and the future of global energy markets Closing plenary - COP21 and China Investment Dentons is the world's first polycentric global law firm. A top 20 firm on the Acritas 2015 Global Elite Brand Index, the Firm is committed to challenging the status quo in delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value in new and inventive ways. Driven to provide clients a competitive edge, and connected to the communities where its clients want to do business, Dentons knows that understanding local cultures is crucial to successfully completing a deal, resolving a dispute or solving a business challenge. Now the world's largest law firm, Dentons' global team builds agile, tailored solutions to meet the local, national and global needs of private and public clients of any size in more than 125 locations serving 50-plus countries. www.dentons.com.

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