On March 24, 2026, Octopus Energy Group, a global clean energy and technology business driving the affordable, green energy system of the future, will cement its expansion in the U.S. by acquiring a majority stake in Uplight, a leading provider of customer engagement and flexibility management solutions that rapidly transform customer participation into dependable grid capacity. The deal is made in partnership with Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader trusted by utilities worldwide, which will remain as a significant minority partner. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to complete later this year. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Octopus Energy on the transaction.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Octopus Energy on the transaction includes:
Corporate/M&A
Bob O’Connor
Jason Breen
Cassie Wetzel
Melissa Wright
Audrey Laryea
Corporate Finance
Dana Hall
Eaton Liu
Antitrust and Competition
Michelle Hale
Kim Biagioli
Andrew Morrison
Hedi Thlibi
Deirdre Carroll
National Security and Trade
Josh Gruenspecht
Nimit Dhir
Technology Transactions
Barath Chari
Barclay Oudersluys
Brittany Von Rueden
Erica Hur
Anna Weber
Graham Hendrick
Employee Benefits and Compensation
Michelle Wallin
Dani Nazemian
Trade Secrets Litigation
Jason Storck
Aren Balabanian
Quinn Christie
Energy Regulation and Competition
Nic Gladd
Todd Glass
Katie Mansur
Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Matthew Staples
Michael O’Brien
Kimia Favagehi
For more information, please see Octopus Energy’s news release.