Firms To Watch: Renewables

At Clyde & Co, projects and construction authority Alex Blomfield, energy transition M&A specialist Ben James, and commercial and M&A expert Marianne Anton have joined the energy, marine, and natural resources team, which includes procurement and disputes specialist Richard Power and key construction contact Victoria Peckett.
Fladgate LLP has been reinforced by the arrival of renewables transaction expert Jonathan Cohen into the green energy group, which is led by wind and battery asset and portfolio transaction specialist Sam Tye.

Renewables in London

Clifford Chance LLP

The ‘very experienced and technically strong’ energy and natural resources sector group at Clifford Chance LLP stands out for its advice on standout global renewables projects. The ‘technically brilliant’ Clare Burgess co-heads the practice and is a key advisor to major global lenders and energy and infrastructure investment managers on landmark financing, development, and M&A mandates. Also co-heading the team, Nicholas Hughes acts for leading energy sector investment firms on joint ventures, M&A, and investments, particularly concerning global wind, hydrogen, and electricity infrastructure assets. Jonathan Dillon provides further specialism regarding private capital M&A, most notably in the onshore and offshore wind assets. Offering a deep familiarity in Africa and the Americas, Edward Bretherton specialises in the financing and construction of green energy and infrastructure assets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Clare Burgess; Nicholas Hughes


Autres avocats clés:

Edward Bretherton; Jonathan Dillon; Praveen Jagadish


Les références

‘Straight no-nonsense advice, professional, very knowledgeable.’

‘Team strengths include the breadth of talent available, resulting in the timely turn-around of workstreams, coupled with a strong market knowledge and the desire to get to know and fully understand the points of strategic importance to the business they are acting for. Work streams have been large and complex in nature and the teams tackle the challenge well.’

‘A very experienced and technically strong team – providing detailed and knowledgeable advice in a complex and evolving regulatory space. The team supported our business in a critical project – providing commercial advice, they demonstrated a clear understanding of our strategy, risk appetite and drivers.’

Principaux clients

Brookfield Asset Management


Belgian Government


Actis


TotalEnergies


Masdar


Nadara


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the lenders on the financing and development of the 720MW Baltyk II and 720MW Baltyk III offshore wind farms in Poland.
  • Advising Brookfield Asset Management on the acquisition of four 12.45% stakes in a 3.5 GW portfolio of operational UK offshore wind farms from Ørsted.
  • Acted for Masdar and China Resources Power on the merger of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Extension and the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm Extension projects in the UK.

CMS

CMS’ energy and climate change practice acts for leading global corporates, energy companies, and financial institutions on pathfinding project development, financing, and transactional mandates across the clean power segment. Offering longstanding low-carbon energy expertise, Munir Hassan leads the team and assists global sponsors on high-value and complex projects and transactional mandates, particularly in the onshore and offshore wind spaces. Acting for clean energy operators and offtakers, Louise Dalton is highly sought-after for her knowledge regarding project development, contractual, and commercial agreements and demonstrates a particular niche regarding the delivery of clean power to data centres. In the hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewables segments, Dalia Majumder-Russell is a standout advisor on contracts and commercial agreements. Thomas Forman brings transactional and regulatory expertise across renewables asset types.

Responsables de la pratique:

Munir Hassan


Autres avocats clés:

Louise Dalton; Thomas Forman; Dalia Majumder-Russell; Stella Mavrommati


Les références

‘What makes CMS’ Renewables practice team stand out is their ability to seamlessly support energy initiatives on a pan-European basis, assisting with the client’s understanding of legal and market structures in each jurisdiction.’

‘They take the time to understand the client’s primary pain points, and work closely with the client to develop effective strategies for navigating some of the thornier contract terms that are common points of contention in the negotiation of renewable energy transactions.’

‘What makes them an invaluable partner is their ability to skillfully project manage transactions in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, expanding and contracting resources as needed to fit client goals and keep negotiations moving forward at the desired pace.’

Principaux clients

Brookfield Asset Management


The Government of Romania


The Northern Endurance Partnership and Net Zero Teesside Power


Equinor


CVC DIF


HYRO Energy Limited


InfraRed Capital Partners


Zenobe


EDF Energy Renewables


SSE


Octopus Energy


The Renewable Infrastructure Group


Aviva Investors


GLIL Infrastructure


bp


Shell


Railpen


Fidra Energy


Legal & General


Penso Power


Statera Energy


Tesla


Isle of Man Government


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised on Green Volt Offshore Windfarm across all development workstreams, including consenting, real estate, regulatory, offtake, and contracting.
  • Advised the creditors to Renewable Power Capital on a landmark €555 million financing for a 553MW onshore wind portfolio in Sweden.
  • Advising Zenobe Energy on all project documents required to develop the ground-breaking 400MW battery energy storage project in Eccles, Scotland.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Through its energy practice, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP demonstrates leading expertise in the renewable power and electricity infrastructure spaces. Highly sought-after among leading energy investors, developers, and operators, Sarah Pollock assists in the acquisition and divestment of large-scale clean energy generation and storage assets and portfolios. A longstanding expert on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues impacting power, electrification, and interconnection assets, Silke Goldberg acts for major global energy companies and financial institutions regarding innovative energy transition projects. In the energy transition and infrastructure team, Helen Beatty is a key contact among lenders and sponsors on the financing and refinancing of clean energy generation and storage assets, while Dhananjaya Chak brings extensive experience in greenfield project finance transactions. Lewis McDonald leads the overall energy practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lewis McDonald


Autres avocats clés:

Helen Beatty; Dhananjaya Chak; Silke Goldberg; Sarah Pollock


Les références

‘The team is a leader in the electricity interconnector sector covering all aspects of the development, regulation, financing, construction and operation of interconnectors. The team’s expertise in the regulation of European interconnectors is particularly noteworthy.’

‘Silke Goldberg is a longstanding leader in the sector and a pioneer in advancing privately financed interconnectors. Her legal expertise in the regulation and operation of trans-European interconnection is second to none, and she’s the go-to lawyer when things become complex.’

Principaux dossiers


Linklaters LLP

Linklaters LLP boasts a stellar practice and client base in the renewable energy space. A key contact is Richard Coar, who co-leads the energy and utilities sector group globally. Coar is a standout presence in the development and financing of landmark and multi-GW offshore wind and BESS projects, demonstrating a strong relationship with significant multinational sponsors. Offering further expertise within the offshore wind segment, Richard Ginks is highly sought-after for his expert advice on transactions, including stake divestments and acquisition finance deals, concerning large-scale assets and portfolios. Francesca Matthews is a further expert in the offshore wind sector, acting for major sponsors and commercial banks on the development, financing, and acquisition and disposal of renewables projects. Daniel Tyrer heads the energy and infrastructure practice globally, while Chris Staples also serves as global sector co-lead for energy and utilities.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Tyrer; Chris Staples; Richard Coar


Autres avocats clés:

Richard Ginks; Francesca Matthews


Principaux clients

Vattenfall


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Vattenfall on its divestment of the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE.
  • Advised bp on the acquisition of the 50.03% interest it does not already own in Lightsource bp, a developer and operator of utility-scale solar and battery storage assets.
  • Advised Inch Cape Offshore Limited on the development and financing of a 1 GW greenfield offshore wind farm located off the east coast of Scotland.

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and natural resources team regularly advises on major global project and transactional mandates. Robert Marsh leads the practice and acts for lenders and sponsors in the development as well as the project, construction, and acquisition finance of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage assets. Stephen Rigby provides sponsors ‘consistently excellent support’ on high-value company and portfolio acquisitions, particularly in the solar power segment. In the battery storage sector, Andrew Davies is regularly entrusted to advise on M&A and corporate matters. A further corporate and M&A expert, Jason Moss regularly advises investment managers on investments and acquisitions in the solar and battery storage segments. Chris Aird acts for lenders, sponsors, and investors on the financing, construction, and development of wind power projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Robert Marsh


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Davies; Melusi Dlamini; Jason Moss; Stephen Rigby; Chris Aird


Les références

‘What strikes me about the team is the strong level of trust, respect and collaboration, particularly between senior and junior colleagues.’

‘Stephen Rigby has provided consistently excellent support to our business over many years. He is a trusted voice around the board table on a range of matters.’

Principaux clients

Equinor


PGE Polska


bp


TotalEnergies


Brookfield


Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar)


Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA)


Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners


IFC


ACWA Power


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna on the €3 billion project financing for the construction of the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 offshore wind farm.
  • Advised Masdar, as the winning bidder, on the development, construction, operation and financing of the Bukhara IPP in Uzbekistan.
  • Advised Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners in relation to its development and financing of the Cleve Hill co-located PV plus BESS project in Kent.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP

Possessing a ‘dynamic, approachable and commercially astute team’, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP is a trusted advisor to major players across the renewable energy landscape. Evan Stergoulis heads the energy and infrastructure practice and assists investment firms and fund managers on acquisitions, joint ventures, and financings across the offshore wind, hydrogen, and electricity interconnection segments. Complemented by her ‘in-depth knowledge’ of the offshore transmission owner market, Ravinder Sandhu is highly sought-after to advise on acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures concerning renewable energy assets and portfolios. Simon Alsey is a further key contact in the offshore wind space, particularly on M&A and commercial contracts. Adam Smith combines longstanding project finance expertise in the offshore wind space with a deep familiarity in portfolio and company-level acquisitions and disposals.

Responsables de la pratique:

Evan Stergoulis


Autres avocats clés:

Simon Alsey; Ravinder Sandhu; Adam Smith; Albert Yu; Craig Bruce


Les références

‘A dynamic, approachable and commercially astute team. Working with the Orrick team fills you with confidence, knowing you will get the deal across the line with the best team alongside you.’

‘Highly skilled lawyers, who are always responsive and proactive. They have a great understanding of the legal landscape within energy and I was specifically impressed by their commercial understanding in negotiations with counterparties.’

‘Ravinder Sandhu has an in-depth knowledge of the UK OFTO market, unmatched by any other lawyer I have encountered. She builds a relationship with the client, and you know you can fully trust her advice – you want her on your side of the deal table.’

Principaux clients

Atradius


AXA


BlackRock Renewable Power Group


Bluefloat Energy


Capricorn Energy


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Corio


Credendo


Development Bank of Japan Inc.


EDF


EIFO


Eksfin


Engie


ENI


Equinor


EXIM


Gentari International Renewables


Glennmont Partners


JERA


Kyuden International Corporation


Macquarie


Microsoft Corporation


MUFG


Neoen


NextEnergy Solar Fund


Ocean Winds


Octopus Energy


Ørsted


OX2


PKA AIP Direct II K/S


Renantis UK Limited


RockRose Energy plc


RWE


Sizewell C Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board


SMBC


SSE


Sustainable Development Capital Limited


Taiwan Cooperative Bank


Total


Tullow Oil


UK Export Finance


Vedanta


Vedera Partners


Vinci


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Microsoft on its collaboration with Brookfield to deliver 10.5GW of new renewable capacity between 2026 and 2030 in the U.S. and Europe.
  • Advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, through its flagship fund CI V, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Elgin Energy to deliver and expand its existing 15 GW solar PV and battery portfolio.
  • Advising 6 export credit agencies, a syndicate of 20+ commercial lenders, and hedge providers on the approximately US$3 billion project financing of the 500 MW Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm in Taiwan.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Boasting an ‘excellent mix of backgrounds, experience and expertise in the renewable energy sector’, Watson Farley & Williams LLP acts for a broad range of lenders and sponsors on standout international projects. Heading the energy and infrastructure practice, Henry Stewart advises on project finance matters concerning leading wind and solar assets and also assists in the acquisition and disposal of asset stakes and project portfolios. Martin Lucas brings further offshore wind project disposal expertise and elsewhere acts for major sponsors on the development, construction, and regulatory aspects of major renewables projects. Katherine Best assists leading European lenders and sponsors in financing the acquisition, development, and construction of large-scale renewable energy generation and storage portfolios. Acclaimed for her ‘full and frank advice’, Rebecca Williams is an expert on commercial and construction disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Henry Stewart


Autres avocats clés:

Katherine Best; Martin Lucas; Rebecca Williams


Les références

‘The team has an excellent mix of backgrounds, experience and expertise in the renewable energy sector, in particular solar and wind. The team has vast experience in both non contentious and disputes work which gives the team a fuller perspective.’

‘Seamless experience when interacting across different disciplines.’

‘Very commercial and pragmatic in approach to transactions.’

Principaux clients

UCED, GGE a.s.


Amarenco Solar Limited


L&G NTR Clean Power (Europe) Fund


Eurobank S.A.


Lightsource BP


The lenders to Cleve Hill Solar Park Limited (“Cleve Hill Solar Park”)


NatWest, Mizuho and Nord/LB


Palestine Power Generating Company


Volta Partners Ltd and its shareholders


Sonnedix UK Services Limited


TotalEnergies


Vattenfall


RWE


GT R4 Limited and Offshore Wind Power Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the lenders on the €488m financing of Masdar’s 49% shareholding in the 476 MW Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Germany.
  • Advising Vattenfall in connection with the sale of its interests in the Norfolk Boreas and Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm projects to RWE for an enterprise value of £963m.
  • Advising Sonnedix on an innovative €500m loan facility to finance the construction of its renewable development pipeline in Europe and the UK.

Addleshaw Goddard

Acclaimed for its ‘pragmatic and commercially minded approach’, Addleshaw Goddard offers a broad team across planning, consenting, and commercial mandates. Through its practice co-heads, the energy and utilities team demonstrates a broad grasp of the renewables landscape: Sarah Baillie is regularly entrusted to assist on consenting, property, and planning application matters; Rory Connor acts for corporates, sponsors, and lenders on project development and financing work, with a particular niche regarding hydropower projects in Africa; Richard Goodfellow advises public- and private-sector clients on the design of high-value and innovative competitive frameworks, commercial regimes, and power purchase agreements; and Matthew Williams is an energy transition transaction expert.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sarah Baillie; Rory Connor; Richard Goodfellow; Matthew Williams


Autres avocats clés:

Angus Rollo


Les références

‘We have consistently been impressed by Addleshaw Goddard’s responsiveness and client service. The team is quick to react, accessible when needed and communicates with clarity —qualities that are valuable in the renewables sector.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard brings a pragmatic and commercially minded approach to renewable energy projects. Rather than focusing solely on theoretical legal risks, they provide practical, solutions-oriented advice that aligns with our business objectives and supports the delivery of complex energy infrastructure.’

‘Their ability to distill regulatory and contractual complexity into clear guidance is a significant strength.’

Principaux clients

bp


SSE Renewables


National Energy System Operator


World Bank Mainstream Renewable Energy


Schroders Greencoat LLP


Arpe Limited


Alcemi Storage Developments UK Limited


Highview Power (Highview)


Aberdeen City Council


Apatura Limited


Dogger Bank « B » Offshore Wind Farm


Anglo American Woodsmith Limited


National Gas


ERG UK Limited


Smart Choice Metering Limited (SCM)


Hydro Ludens Holdings Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for bp on all aspects of the joint venture with OQ and DEME to develop a 4 GW green hydrogen project in Oman.
  • Advising Alcemi on its 4 GW BESS project portfolio.
  • Advising SSE on its 50:50 joint venture with APG, which successfully bid for the rights to develop and operate a 2 GW offshore wind farm in the Ijmuiden Ver Alpha zone of the Dutch North Sea.

Ashurst

With experience across the renewable and energy transition landscape, Ashurst offers a breadth of knowledge on acquisitions, disposals, project development, and equity and debt finance matters. Highly sought-after among major domestic and global lenders, Antony Skinner advises on acquisition finance, refinancings, revolving credit facilities, and project finance matters concerning renewable portfolios and project companies. A key contact among major multinational lenders and sponsors, Laura Ho stands out for her advice on the debt financing of global wind and solar portfolios. Terry van Poortvliet co-heads the projects and energy transition practice, while corporate expert Michael Burns, who offers particular expertise concerning the equity financing of BESS assets, co-heads the energy industry group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Burns; Terry Van Poortvliet


Autres avocats clés:

Laura Ho; Antony Skinner; Nick Stalbow


Les références

‘Nick Stalbow is a very experienced partner with a broad based understanding of issues. Apart from being very available himself, he also has a very good understanding of how best to resource his team working on a project.’

Principaux clients

Brookfield


GIC


Equitix


HitecVision


Octopus Energy


Balance Power


John Laing


Apatura Energy


Aberdeen


The Circular Economy Development Ltd


EP UK Investments


bp


Balance Power


UK Government


Sosteneo


OMV


Greenvolt Power


NatWest Markets plc


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Brookfield


GIC


Equitix


HitecVision


Octopus Energy


Balance Power


John Laing


Apatura Energy


Aberdeen


The Circular Economy Development Ltd


EP UK Investments


bp


Balance Power


UK Government


Sosteneo


OMV


Greenvolt Power


NatWest Markets plc


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Société Générale and BNP Paribas as original underwriters and original arrangers and a group of lenders in connection with Brookfield’s €6.1 billion acquisition of the listed shares of the global renewables company Neoen under a simplified public offer.
  • Advising NatWest Markets plc and a group of eleven other lenders on the £1.2bn refinancing of the Greencoat UK Wind Plc portfolio.
  • Acting for the UK Government on two separate programmes to support the UK in becoming a leader in low-carbon energy production, transport, and storage and meeting its Net Zero targets by 2050.

Bracewell (UK) LLP

The energy practice at Bracewell (UK) LLP pairs ‘strong legal expertise’ with ‘valuable commercial insight’, making it a key port of call for the realisation of leading global renewables projects. An expert in Middle Eastern jurisdictions, Oliver Irwin heads the team and acts for major global energy companies on the development and finance of cross-border renewable generation and storage projects. Tom Jamieson stands out for his knowledge of Middle Eastern and African markets and assists international sponsors and lenders in the development and debt financing of wind, solar, and battery assets. Gordon Stewart advises financial institutions and corporates on M&A and financing transactions across the clean energy sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jason Fox; Oliver Irwin


Autres avocats clés:

Tom Jamieson; Gordon Stewart


Les références

‘The have a deep understanding of the sub-Sahara African jurisdiction and understand energy – they are approachable and simplify complexity.’

‘The team possesses not only strong legal expertise but also valuable commercial insight, both of which are essential for ensuring a smooth execution of the project.’

‘I have always approached Bracewell for files which are very time sensitive. They have always met the deadlines set, provide partners throughout the deal, and make sure that the whole process is as hassle free as possible for the client.’

Principaux clients

Japan Bank for International Cooperation


Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank


Standard Chartered Bank


CrossBoundary Energy


AMEA Power


Westa Solar


Absa Bank and Standard Bank


Helios Energy Investments


Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC


TotalEnergies Renewables International


JERA Co. Inc.


International Power S.A. (Dubai Branch)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the commercial lenders on the development and financing of the 600 MW Al-Ghat and the 500 MW Wa’ad Al-Shamal wind IPPs.
  • Advising CrossBoundary Energy and its shareholders on its initial $140 million senior debt commitment from the Standard Bank of South Africa in order to scale its renewable energy portfolio across Africa.
  • Advising AMEA Power on the development and financing of the 300 MW Aysha wind IPP in Ethiopia.

Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon LLP’s renewables sector group demonstrates ‘an exceptional breadth and depth of experience and expertise’ and is highly sought-after on landmark and first-of-kind deals within the UK. Ross Fairley heads the team and acts for domestic developers in negotiating project and commercial agreements and navigating the regulatory aspects of pathfinding energy transition projects. Combining corporate and energy law expertise, Malcolm Donald assists on M&A, joint ventures, and project development matters. Planning and real estate sector experts include Julian Boswall, who specialises in the consenting of major wind, solar, and hydrogen assets and portfolios, and Euan Bremner, who advises lenders and sponsors on land arrangement matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ross Fairley


Autres avocats clés:

Julian Boswall; Euan Bremner; Malcolm Donald; Camilla Usher-Clark


Les références

‘The Burgess Salmon renewables practice has an exceptional breadth and depth of experience and expertise in this area. This is evidenced by the range of client work to establish and influence policy and promote and deliver on major schemes.’

‘I value their dedicated and proactive approach to problem solving, a very clear communication style, the ability to translate very complex concepts into plain English and committed approach to meeting deadlines.’

‘Great range of skills provided as part of a team approach, to provide the relevant support for our project, including on contracts, property, subsidy control, procurement and a range of other advice, with the flexibility to bring in other specialists if required, but maintaining continuity and consistency throughout.’

Principaux clients

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero


Progressive Energy


Protium Green Solutions


Blue Gem Wind/ TotalEnergies /Simply Blue Energy


Bluefield


Orsted


NatWest


ESB


EDF


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Equinor New Energy Limited


RWE


Firefly Green Fuels Limited


Atlantic Green


Westminster


Zestec/ Octopus


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Total Energies and Simply Blue on the Erebus floating wind project off the coast of Wales.
  • Advising ENI and Progressive Energy on the new CCUS linked to green hydrogen production on the HyNet, a multi-billion-pound project in the North West of England.
  • Advising UK Government on the £1bn low carbon heat network scheme for Westminster.

DLA Piper

The energy and natural resources sector group at DLA Piper stands out for its ‘business-minded and practical advice’ on major transactional and development matters. Natasha Luther-Jones heads the team, acting on company-scale and portfolio M&A, project and portfolio financings, and development and construction matters across onshore wind, solar, BESS, and electric assets. Stephen Atkinson assists sponsors in the acquisition and disposal of portfolios and asset stakes. Rubayet Choudhury advises notable domestic and European lenders, sponsors, and private equity firms on diverse and innovative financing mechanisms. A particular expert regarding EPC and O&M contracts, Sarah Thomas aids in the development and construction of landmark renewable generation and storage projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Natasha Luther-Jones


Autres avocats clés:

Stephen Atkinson; Rubayet Choudhury; Sarah Thomas; Charlotte Eliades; Jacques Camilleri


Les références

‘The team is experienced, professional and efficient at working together, with a collective understanding of renewable projects and the key risks for clients.’

‘This team’s thinking is way beyond others in this sector and the way they problem solve and think about tactics is very impressive.’

‘Exceptional understanding of the business and industry unparalleled experience in EMEA. Very customer-oriented, business-minded and practical advice – proactive and solution-minded.’

‘Natasha Luther-Jones is a giant in the sector and an amazing leader in the firm.’

‘Rubayet Choudhry works hard, is very responsive, and is a great thinker.’

‘Jacques Camilleri’s hard work, skill and resilience played a key role in the success of our transactions. He quickly became a core member of our team, and his support and efficiency were invaluable in driving the deal to a successful conclusion – he worked tirelessly to keep driving progress and approached every challenge with a balanced and pragmatic view.’

Principaux clients

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners


Ameresco


Sustainability Roundtable Inc


Level Ten Energy Inc


Elgin Energy


NORD/LB


E.ON


Be.EV


Victory Hill Capital Partners LLP


Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)


Schroders Greencoat UK Wind plc


BayWa r.e


National Westminster Bank plc


Siemens Financial Services


Bluefield Partners LLP


Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.


Manchester City Council


Luminous Energy


Unilever


Ardagh Glass


Kautex


Avery Dennison


Econergy


Statkraft UK Limited


Bloomberg


Masdar IPH Wind SAE


Kommunalkredit Austria AG


Uniper


Kimberly-Clark


Prologis


NTR Plc


SNRG


Nala Renewables


Aer Soléir


Impax Asset Management Group


Prime Capital


LBBW,


Investec Bank Plc


MUFG


WeLink


GLP


Electron Green


Autoliv Switzerland GmBH


Global Switch Limited


Power Capital Renewable Energy


Microsoft


GKN Automotive


Global Switch


Graphic Packaging International


Cisco


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Elgin Energy in connection with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ acquisition of a majority stake in Elgin Energy through its flagship CI V fund.
  • Advising NORD/LB, as sole mandated lead arranger and senior lender, on the construction bridge financing of the 121 MWp Kukas solar PV project in Latvia.
  • Advising Be.EV on the innovative financing for the continued large-scale roll-out of an ultra-rapid and rapid EV charging network across the UK.

Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP is highly sought-after among major energy companies on key transition mandates. The renewables and cleantech practice is headed by procurement and construction expert Julia MaguireGareth Phillips, who specialises in the planning, consenting, and development of large-scale wind and solar assets; and Ian McCarlie, who assists on investments and fundraisings concerning electricity transmission infrastructure. Standing out for his deep knowledge on the energy transition of the transport sector, Peter Feehan assists on strategy, development, investment, and corporate mandates concerning electric vehicle charging businesses and infrastructure. Alexander Grant brings expertise in contractual advisory, strategy, and contentious mandates, particularly regarding utility-scale wind power assets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Julia Maguire; Gareth Phillips; Ian McCarlie


Autres avocats clés:

Peter Feehan; Alexander Grant; Amy Stirling


Les références

‘Domain experts across renewables transactions and advisory. The breadth of experience and blend of partner experience sets them apart.’

‘Exceptionally strong in the grid, power, and energy space.’

‘Peter Feehan is a stand-out partner.’

Principaux clients

bp


Zenobe Energy


Statkraft


EDF Energy Renewables


Ørsted


Temporis Capital


Vattenfall Heat UK Limited


Island Green Power


TotalEnergies


Sumitomo Electric


The National Wealth Fund


XLCC


Moto


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for the promoter on all four large scale solar projects granted development consent by the Secretary of State in 2024.
  • Advising Orsted on its 1.4 GW Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm in the Isle of Man’s territorial waters.
  • Advised Moto on its energy transition strategy and transition to large scale passenger EV and EHGV charging.

White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP boasts a ‘commercial, practical’ team on cross-border development and transactional mandates. Heading the global energy industry group, Mukund Dhar actors for major global sovereigns and sponsors in the development and project finance of landmark and utility-scale renewables portfolios. Carina Radford is notable on portfolio financings, construction and project financing, and M&A concerning solar, wind, BESS, and green hydrogen assets. Acting for energy companies and private equity firms, Sandra Rafferty is an expert on PE and M&A renewables transactions across Europe. Kamilla Azamat and Alex Field bring sponsors and governments further expertise on landmark project development and financing matters, while Paddy Mohen leads on development and construction matters in the clean power space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mukund Dhar


Autres avocats clés:

Kamilla Azamat; Paddy Mohen; Carina Radford; Sandra Rafferty; Alex Field


Les références

‘Excellent professionals and highly dedicated. They fully understood the client’s commercial needs and the key issues in the negotiation. Additionally, they were actively involved throughout the entire transaction process, from the negotiation of the SPA to the completion of the transaction.’

‘The White & Case team is super commercial, practical and quick to resolve matters.’

‘This is a very responsive team that has full grasp of the bigger business and commercial picture in project financed power projects and can translate this expertise to an impact in drafting and negotiation of complex project documents.’

‘They have big cross border capabilities and as a client we could benefit from their huge experience in similar large scale cross border energy projects.’

‘Sandra Rafferty is an excellent professional, with extensive experience in transactions and a strong negotiator. She is very straightforward in negotiations, and her presence is extremely valuable. She is also very direct with the client, which benefits the transaction, as it ensures that the truly relevant points are discussed.’

‘Mukund Dhar is a partner you would want on your side in hard to navigate waters, especially in new jurisdictions and in creation of new structures without exact precedents to help you with. He stands out with his high level grasp of the business ecosystem, many technical aspects of the energy industry and makes full use of his experience of having acted both on the government and investor side.’

‘Sandra Rafferty is one of the most experienced infrastructure lawyers out there, she’s seen a lot of different assets and structures and is super commercial in helping unlock difficult situations.’

‘Alex Field is a highly knowledgeable and reliable associate who stands out with his technical knowledge and sophisticated drafting skills. He can turn around complex documents with short deadlines and is an asset in the negotiation phase with the counterparties.’

Principaux clients

Aramco


The Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan Republic, AREA and Azerenerji


Sunly AS


Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and JSC Uzkimyosanoat


SAFCO Ventures


Pluspetrol


Nala Renewables


Principaux dossiers


Baker McKenzie

The ‘responsive, knowledgeable, proactive’ energy and infrastructure practice at Baker McKenzie is a key partner to major power and natural resources clients across the renewables sector. Richard Blunt chairs the department and assists leading energy companies in acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and investments concerning solar and green fuels projects. David Duncan advises on investments, commercial agreements, and corporate matters concerning renewable energy and electrification infrastructure.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Blunt


Autres avocats clés:

David Duncan


Les références

‘Responsive, knowledgeable, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile to help their clients.’

‘Friendly, responsive, professional, passion for what they do, trustworthy.’

‘Baker McKenzie provided excellent advice in complex and first of a kind projects which involve multiple workstreams. They are particularly great in covering interfaces between various components of the project and provide a holistic and integrated service.’

Principaux clients

AMEA Power LLC


CGN Europe Energy


Fiera Infrastructure Inc.


Global Ports Holding


Gunvor Group


Hitachi


IAG/ Aer Lingus


Impala Platinum


INA Industrija Nafte DD


Itochu Corporation


Novartis Pharma AG


Olayan Financing Company


Rio Tinto International Holdings


Shell plc


Sound Energy


Suez


The Fashion Pact


Uniper


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Aer Lingus in relation to its offtake of sustainable aviation fuel from Infinium’s Roadrunner Project located in Texas, USA
  • Advised Gunvor on its investment into a joint venture with Quercus Real Assets to fund and develop a portfolio of up to 3  GW of solar photovoltaic assets in Italy.
  • Advised Fiera Infrastructure Inc. on its capital investment into the UK commercial and industrial roof top solar photovoltaic space for projects to be developed by Ortus Energy Ltd.

Dentons

The projects team at Dentons leverages strong relationships with its offices in Ireland and the Middle East when advising on landmark international renewable energy projects. The practice is led by Charles Wood, an expert in power generation and electricity market regulation and operation, and Lucille De Silva, who brings deep knowhow regarding corporate power purchase agreements and the development of renewable energy generation and storage assets. Mark Cheney, who regularly acts for major domestic and European lenders and sponsors, is a key contact on the financing of solar and storage assets. Christopher McGee-Osborne retired in April 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Charles Wood; Lucille De Silva


Autres avocats clés:

Mark Cheney; Mel Mahon


Principaux clients

bp


Banco Santander


Centrica


Department for Energy Security and Net Zero


Diamond Transmission


EDF Renewables


Fortescue Future Industries and Actis


Madar


NatWest


National Wealth Fund


Vitol


Principaux dossiers


  • Appointed external legal advisers for the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) in 2024.
  • Advising Masdar and SOCAR Green on the development and project financing of 1 GW of renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP brings deep corporate and commercial expertise to the renewable energy sector. Acting for notable asset managers and developers, Ben Brown is a key contact on capacity market agreements and commercial contracts in the battery storage space. Stephen Hill is a standout advisor to clean power operators in the acquisition of large-scale solar, biomass, and battery assets. Counting leading energy companies and investors among his clients, Jason Lovell advises on M&A and the corporate structuring of renewables companies and projects. Jubilee Easo heads the firm’s global energy group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jubilee Easo


Autres avocats clés:

Ben Brown; Stephen Hill; Jason Lovell


Les références

‘Fully engaged – fully aware of the history of deals in the market.’

‘Experts in the field.’

‘Stephen Hill stands out.’

Principaux clients

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund


The Renewables Infrastructure Group


RWE


Brookfield Asset Management


National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc


United Utilities Water Limited


LyondellBasell


Greenvolt


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Schroders Greencoat on its acquisition of the Toucan Energy portfolio, consisting of 53 operating solar farms in the UK.
  • Advised Equinor on combining the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farm extension projects in the UK as single project under a new joint ownership structure.
  • Advised Gresham House Energy Storage on the agreement of a landmark two-year tolling contract for 568 MW/920 MWh of battery energy storage capacity.

Gowling WLG

The ‘knowledgeable, client-driven’ energy, nuclear, natural resources and infrastructure practice at Gowling WLG offers a broad range of commercial, transactional, and finance work in the renewables space. Gareth Baker advises energy companies on the acquisition and disposal of solar, wind, hydropower, and storage assets and portfolios. On power purchase agreements and optimisation agreements for solar and storage assets, Gus Wood is a key contact. Particularly in the battery storage space, Nath Curtis brings deep project finance expertise. Helen Emmerson and Jonathan Brufal also co-head the team, alongside the mentioned names.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gareth Baker; Gus Wood; Nath Curtis; Helen Emmerson


Les références

‘Every member of the energy team shares the Gowling approach of aligning with the commercial objectives first, distinguishing between the material which is important and the pedantic which is not. The energy team has a superb breadth of experience and is well integrated with other disciplines covering property and finance.’

‘The team understands not just the technical and legal matters, but has a clear understanding of the commercial purpose and issues relating to reaching agreement.’

‘The team is well-versed in the space giving comfort they know what the market positions are which delivers efficiencies.’

Principaux clients

Atrato Onsite Energy Holdco Limited


Zenobe Blackhillock Borrower Limited


The Green Climate Fund


Stoke City Technologies Bidco 1 Limited and Stoke City Technologies Bidco 2 Limited


HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc


Brockwell Holdings Ltd


Conrad Energy


TENT Holdings Limited


UK Power Networks Services


SolarCentury Africa


NextPower UK ESG


AtmosClear Investments Ltd


Habitat Energy Limited


Statkraft


AstraZeneca


Wales and West Utilities Limited


GMC Utilities Group Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Atrato Onsite Energy on the disposal of the whole of its portfolio of solar assets to a joint venture owned principally by global investment firm, Brookfield, and RAIM Apollo, for £218.7m.
  • Advised the seven commercial lenders to the battery storage developer, Zenobe, over additional debt for its increased capacity 300MW battery storage site in Kilmarnock South, Scotland.
  • Advised on the launch of the landmark climate-focused guarantee company, the Green Guarantee Company, which will provide $1bn in climate finance for developing countries.

Latham & Watkins

The energy and infrastructure and energy transition teams at Latham & Watkins stand out for their deep expertise in renewables transactions and financings. Demonstrating comfort in high-value and complex mandates, Conrad Andersen acts for funders and sponsors in the refinancing of green power providers and renewable energy assets. Counting leading multinationals energy companies and equity investors among his clients, Simon Tysoe assists in M&A and commercial agreements concerning green infrastructure and renewables projects. David Ziyambi provides lenders project development and finance expertise on innovative and significant clean energy projects.

Autres avocats clés:

Conrad Andersen; Simon Tysoe; David Ziyambi


Principaux clients

Apollo


Trafigura


RWE


Igneo Infrastructure Partners


EIG Partners


HS Orka


DWS Group


Energy Capital Partners


UK Infrastructure Bank


KKR


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised HS Orka, a leading producer of renewable energy in Iceland, on an extensive refinancing of the company’s senior debts for continued development.
  • Advised KKR in connection with its strategic partnership with Encavis AG, an independent power producer with solar parks and onshore wind farms in twelve European countries.
  • Advised the funders on a SEK 22 billion equivalent multi-tier platform refinancing for Solör Bioenergi AB.

Osborne Clarke LLP

Sought-after for its ‘commercially astute, clear and efficient advice’, Osborne Clarke LLP’s energy and energy transition practice boasts a strong understanding of development, transactional, finance, and contentious matters impacting domestic and European renewable energy assets. Highly sought-after on power and gas procurement, power purchase, and optimisation agreements concerning renewable and green assets, Hugo Lidbetter is a key contact among major energy companies. Trusted on high-value and innovative mandates, Dominic O’Brien acts for the sponsors on the financing of low-carbon generation, storage, and electricity transmission infrastructure projects. Matthew Lewis leads the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Matthew Lewis


Autres avocats clés:

Hugo Lidbetter; Dominic O’Brien


Les références

‘Osborne Clarke provides a cross practice team for our renewables business and has strength and depth in all areas.’

‘From construction to PPA and property work, Osborne Clarke always provides commercially astute, clear and efficient advice and can be relied upon to deliver to time.’

‘The Osborne Clarke team is very approachable and engaged in understanding our business. They have worked hard to get to know our values and principles, and the people within the business, which means that the lawyers can add true value with their legal advice.’

Principaux clients

Biffa Limited


North Sea Transition Authority


Downing Infrastructure


Shell Energy


Octopus Energy


SNRG


JLEN


Foresight


Ecotricity


I Squared Capital/Aurora Utilities Limited


Conrad Energy


HyCap/Hydrogen Equity Partners


Hochtief PPP Solutions UK and Plenary Europe


Statera Energy


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Ecotricity on Heckington Fen, a 500MW Development Consent Order scheme (with 400MW energy storage), 9km underground grid connection, and a National Grid Electricity Transmission substation extension.
  • Advised Octopus on its innovative £200m investment in heat re-use technology for data centres.
  • Advising HyCap, a specialist green hydrogen private equity fund, on a variety of investment across the green hydrogen and ammonia value chain, including the acquisition of four hydrogen projects.

Simmons & Simmons

Bringing longstanding expertise in the power sector, the energy, natural resources, and infrastructure practice at Simmons & Simmons is highly sought-after for its commercially minded advice. Alongside deep expertise regarding major global low-carbon and energy transition assets, Andrew Petry acts for the lenders and sponsors in financing landmark renewable generation and storage projects. Joanne Elson assists major lenders and sponsors in the commercial structuring and establishment of credit guarantees necessary to enable novel and innovative renewables projects. Practice head Iain Duncan is a notable contact on power and renewables sector M&A. Alex Blomfield and Ben James left the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Iain Duncan


Autres avocats clés:

Marc Fevre; Andrew Petry; Joanne Elson


Les références

‘Strong legal knowledge which provides the foundation for swift and thorough strategic advice. Highly commercial and project management skills ensure seamless coordination which benefits us as client.’

‘Iain Duncan has been dedicated and instrumental in our overall project development and interfaces well with other advisors and partners.’

Principaux clients

Mainstream Renewable Power


Next Energy


Stone City Energy


Masdar


European Investment Bank


First Quantum Minerals Ltd


Asian Development Bank


UK Crown Commercial Service


Greif, Inc.


Siemens Energy Global GmbH


Nebras


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised leading UAE renewable energy company Masdar on a major €3.2bn (enterprise value) deal to acquire Greek renewables company Terna Energy.
  • Advised the lenders of the c€800m Markbygden ETT 650 MW wind farm in Sweden in connection with the project’s restructuring.
  • Advised Next Energy Capital in relation to its entry into a joint venture with Horizon Renewables Limited to finance and acquire multiple battery energy storage systems in the UK.

Slaughter and May

Bringing significant expertise from the low-carbon energy space, Slaughter and May is deeply engaged in the alternative power segment. Combining experience across regulatory, project development, finance, and commercial matters, Oly Moir is highly sought-after among major sponsors to assist in the realisation of low-carbon hydrogen and energy storage projects. A particular expert in the green hydrogen space, Richard Todd assists sponsors in navigating the project, commercial, and contractual agreements behind large-scale and innovative projects and value chains. The infrastructure, energy and natural resources practice is helmed by low-carbon energy experts Michael Corbett and Hywel Davies.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Corbett; Hywel Davies


Autres avocats clés:

Oly Moir; Richard Todd


Les références

‘Excellent service. Very responsive and attuned to client needs. Expert advice – with good links to other firm disciplines when needed.’

‘Great experience and expertise. Incredibly commercial and reactive.’

‘They just know their stuff like no-one else and act as true advisors.’

Principaux clients

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy


ENGIE SA


Drax Power Limited


Kellas Midstream Limited


Spirit Energy Production UK Limited


Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market


Marubeni Europower Limited


Centrica


Rolls-Royce plc


Tokamak Energy


Three Seas


Castlelost Flex Gen Limited


VPI Holding Limited


Storegga


Vitol/VPI


Ørsted


Uniper


Protium Green Solutions


INEOS


National Wealth Fund


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on a $10bn agreement with the Namibian Government for a green hydrogen project.
  • Advised Drax Power Limited on a landmark bioenergy with carbon capture and storage project.

Bird & Bird LLP

The energy and utilities practice at Bird & Bird LLP is of note on commercial and M&A matters in the solar power segment. Jane Brassington and George Mason are regularly entrusted by energy companies to assist in acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures concerning solar, battery, and electric vehicle infrastructure projects and portfolios.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Rudd


Autres avocats clés:

Jane Brassington; George Mason


Principaux clients

Recurrent Energy


Canadian Solar


Padero Solar


Next Energy Capital


Centamin plc


Vattenfall


Macquarie


BW Group


PSH Holdings


PS Renewables


Principaux dossiers


Foot Anstey

Foot Anstey’s ‘approachable, pragmatic’ energy and infrastructure team is acclaimed for its ‘extensive market knowledge’ in the renewables space. The firm’s energy real estate expertise includes planning and development expert Kutahya Cherry and commercial specialist Laura RajanahMark Greatholder and Aliki Zeri are highly sought-after for advice on commercial, construction, and grid connection contracts. Dickon Court brings particular knowhow regarding battery sector construction disputes. Power generation and infrastructure expert Ian Stubbs heads the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ian Stubbs


Autres avocats clés:

Kutahya Cherry; Dickon Court; Mark Greatholder; Laura Rajanah; Aliki Zeri


Les références

‘The team is approachable, pragmatic and has extensive market knowledge.’

‘Mark Greatholder is refreshingly open, commercial and pragmatic. He always gives me practical and direct responses.’

Principaux clients

EDF Energy


South Tees Development Corporation


British Solar Renewables


Elements Green


WElink Energy Group


Celtic Sea Power


GRIDSERVE


Innova Renewables


Elmya Energy


LG Energy Solutions Vertech


Energiesprong UK


Devon County Council


NatPower


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised British Solar Renewables on the acquisition from INRG of Little Crow Solar plus Storage, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
  • Supported EDF Renewables with the drafting, review, and negotiation of numerous sleeved power purchase agreements for the sale of electricity from EDFR solar and wind projects.

HFW

HFW brings extensive experience on offshore, construction, and contentious matters within the renewable energy sector. Max Wieliczko, who heads the London construction team, is a leading authority on contentious matters, particularly construction disputes regarding energy from waste plants. On contentious and contractual construction matters concerning onshore and offshore power generation and transmission assets, Richard Booth is a key contact. Tom Hutchison is a further standout advisor in the negotiation of offshore construction contracts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Max Wieliczko; Michael Sergeant


Autres avocats clés:

Richard Booth; Tom Hutchison


Les références

‘HFW has a strong energy and renewable capability. They understand the market, the key stakeholders and the technical and legal aspect well. They have strong expertise in offshore wind.’

‘All of the HFW lawyers I have worked with have been of a high standard, providing keen, commercially minded advice and marshalling the dispute arena well.’

‘HFW provides high quality and pragmatic legal advice based on in depth knowledge of the law and the business. What stands out is the focus on the contractor’s perspective and interests.’

Principaux clients

VolkerWessels Group


Dragados


Barhale Limited


Hochtief Solutions AG


Belectric Gulf Limited/ Al Gihaz Contracting


MW High Tech Projects UK Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for a contractor in respect of £175m disputes in relation to defects identified in the Cable Protection Systems at various offshore wind farms in European waters.
  • Acting for an EPC contractor in relation to the disputes totalling £400m arising under three separate energy from waste projects in the UK.
  • Advising an established Tier offshore wind 1 contractor on a novel long term partnership arrangement to procure the construction of a heavy lift vessel specially designed for use with the new generation XXXL monopiles.

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Offering ‘strong knowledge’ and ‘extensive experience’ across the renewable energy and electricity segments, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a key contact among major lenders, landowners, corporates, operators, and asset managers. Scott Tindall acts for leading global corporates and major UK sovereign actors on the planning, development, and finance aspects of landmark energy transition programmes. Highly sought-after for his ‘solution-oriented’ advice on energy generation and transmission project development and finance mandates, Arun Velusami brings deep knowledge of the African energy transition.

Responsables de la pratique:

Scott Tindall; Arun Velusami


Les références

‘Extremely knowledgeable, supportive, helpful, available, and everything else a client could want in counsel. They put themselves in the client’s position and assist with getting to the right results.’

‘They are not just lawyers but are partners. They understand and feel the time constraints and do whatever is in the best interest of the company. They go over and above.’

‘Strong knowledge, extensive experience in the sector. Nice team to work with on personal level as well.’

‘Arun Velusami stands out. Very knowledgeable about the intricacies of renewable energy finance in Africa, always available for further questions or topics to discuss. Solution-oriented and can strike the balance between protecting your position and pragmatically moving forward on issues.’

‘Really strong in Africa. Good market knowledge.’

‘The team has a deep knowledge of both the sector and the discipline, which, when paired with a strong alignment with the client’s value creation proposition, provides a powerful legal advisory offer.’

‘Scott Tindall is a stand-out – a calm and diligent operator who brings real rigour of thought to problem-solving without ever getting in the way of a deadline. His deep knowledge of the offshore wind sector means that his advice is always extremely well contextualised.’

Principaux clients

National Wealth Fund


The Crown Estate


Allied Gold


Hometree


Fortis Green Renewables Investment Management


Enterprise Power


The Senior Lenders to TC Moray East OFTO Limited


Encavis Asset Management AG


Vodafone


ProMarks


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised The Crown Estate on the award of a landmark agreement with Eni for the development of a carbon capture and storage project.
  • Advising TCE in relation to the Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 in the Celtic Sea, pursuant to which three Project Development Areas will be awarded.
  • Advised Hometree on its landmark £250m asset-backed debt facility from Barclays for the UK’s first residential renewable securitisation.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP brings deep expertise to the development and financing of renewables assets in emerging markets. Simon Collier, a specialist in the sale, acquisition, and development of renewable energy assets, joined from Ernst & Young LLP in August 2024. Project finance experts Seyfi Can Kandemir and Ayesha Waheed joined from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP in September 2024. Jason Parker leads the energy transactions and development practice group, while Maurice Kenton heads the international arbitration group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jason Parker; Maurice Kenton


Autres avocats clés:

Seyfi Can Kandemir; Simon Collier; Ayesha Waheed


Les références

‘Excellent experience and established relationships in Africa.’

‘Great interpersonal skills, tailor made solutions, strong relationships across all players in the energy sector and exceptional skill.’

‘Seyfi Can Kandemir is an excellent lawyer to partner with. He is a commercially astute, dedicated practitioner who manages the relationship well.’

Principaux clients

HSBC Bank Group and ING Bank Group


Metlen Energy & Metals


International Finance Corporation


REV-Up


Anzana Electric


The United States International Development Finance Corporation


Standard Bank of South Africa


Nedbank


Mphepo Power Limited


Kanguni Solar Power


Wilderness Landscapes/Carbon Ark


The Africa Go Green Fund


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised HSBC Bank Group and ING Bank Group in export financing for the development of three large wind farms by Rönesans Enerji Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
  • Advising the sponsors in connection with the development of a proposed 200 MW solar photovoltaic and 800 MWh BESS located in Zambia.
  • Advised Metlen Energy & Metals on the sale of a 110 MW UK solar portfolio to Schroders Greencoat.

Lux Nova Partners Limited

A clean energy-focused boutique, Lux Nova Partners Limited offers a deeply experienced team on renewables mandates. Sandy Abrahams is a key contact in the clean heat space, assisting major energy companies in negotiating development documentation, connection agreements, and supply agreements. On site and asset acquisitions and disposals, financings, and power purchase agreements in the solar and storage sectors, Nikola Zahariev is a key contact. Tom Bainbridge and David Short also direct the practice, alongside Abrahams and Zahariev.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tom Bainbridge; Nikola Zahariev; Sandy Abrahams; David Short


Les références

‘A boutique law firm specialising in this area. The team is all senior lawyers who are very experienced and you will be working with the partner in charge. Very knowledgeable in this sector.’

Lux Nova’s « partner only » organisational structure means I’m guaranteed access to the most capable, knowledgeable and experienced lawyers whenever I get in touch.’

‘A practice that we have employed for over 12 years that has unparalleled experience in all legal aspects of district heating. Always responsive, knowledgeable.’

Principaux clients

UK Government Dept. of Energy Security and Net Zero


Triple Point Heat Networks


Lend Lease


Ørsted


PNE Group


Vattenfall


Bayerische Landesbank


Edina Power


RheEnergise


Nordex Acciona Wind Power


Trinity College Cambridge


Kensa Utilities


Hemiko


RWE: Rampion and Triton Knoll Offshore Windfarms


SSE: Beatrice and Dogger Bank Offshore Windfarms


British Solar Renewables


True Green Capital


Open Utility Ltd


Energetik


Metropolitan Housing Trust


Kyotherm SAS


Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd


Shoreham Port Authority


Telford Homes


The Better Buildings Partnership


2G Energy


1energy Group


Wendling Beck Environment Project


Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust


The Silvertown Partnership LLP


Elm / Alpha Real Capital


Demand Logic


Severn Wye Energy Agency Ltd


Syzygy Renewables


Evora Global


One Zero Energy Ltd


Oceanium Ltd


Dorset Council


RSK Environment Ltd


Manchester Energy Partnership Ltd


Manchester Heat Network TradeCo Ltd


The Carbon and Energy Fund Ltd


Blue Elephant Energy


Brown & May Marine Ltd


Powerverse Development Ltd


Iford Estate


Saber Renewable Energy Limited


E.S Pipelines Limited


Related Argent


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting UK Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero as the legal partner in the delivery consortium managing two major Government decarbonisation funds.
  • Advising Vattenfall Heat UK Limited on their substantial new district heating projects in Scotland and helping develop their standard form concession and plot connection agreement documentation for their portfolio of UK projects.
  • Advising Bayerische Landesbank on the “Bicker Fen” project financing that is compliant with the LMA’s Green Loan Principles.

Reed Smith LLP

The energy and natural resources group at Reed Smith LLP acts for leading energy sector clients across regulatory, transactional, and construction mandates. An expert in cross-border commercial and M&A matters, Charles Jurd assists in joint ventures and commercial and project contracts across a broad asset base. Julie Vaughan advises on renewable power and fuel regulations. Kyri Evagora chairs the energy and natural resources industry group. François Feuillat and Kevin-Paul Deveau departed the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kyri Evagora; Charles Jurd


Autres avocats clés:

Julie Vaughan


Principaux dossiers


Stephenson Harwood

Stephenson Harwood boasts broad experience across the renewables sector. A particular expert in the electric vehicle and anaerobic digestion spaces, Jonathan Cripps heads the department and stands out for his M&A, funding, and project development advice. Regularly acting for leading contractors, Cathal Leigh-Doyle is notable for his offshore contract and disputes practice. Longstanding renewable energy project development and regulation specialist Kirsti Massie joined the firm in January 2025 and leads in negotiating commercial and power purchase agreements.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jonathan Cripps


Autres avocats clés:

Cathal Leigh-Doyle; Kirsti Massie


Les références

‘Gives confidence.’

‘Committed to the project.

Principaux clients

North London Waste Authority


NextGen AssetCo Limited


Semperian Economic Infrastructure Fund and TfL Trustee Company Limited


Semperian PPP Investment Partners No.2 Limited


Alcuin Capital Partners


Protium Green Solutions Limited


The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company


National Westminster Bank plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising North London Waste Authority on all legal aspects of its North London Heat and Power Project since 2011.
  • Advised NextGen Asset Co on the ongoing legal aspects of the purchase and leasing of up to 1,000 electric bus batteries valued at c.£100m.
  • Advised TfL Pension Fund on the acquisition of the Wadlow Wind Farm project from Dutch equity fund manager CVC DIF.

Trinity International LLP

Trinity International LLP offers broad expertise on the development and financing of renewables projects in emerging markets. Fiona Gulliford is a key contact among development banks on the financing of renewables in the Asia Pacific region. Luke Muchamore brings experience regarding construction and commercial contracts. Paul Biggs, who acts for sponsors, lenders, and sovereigns in power project development, and Simon Norris, who specialises in wind and solar project development and commercialisation matters, are among the firm’s leadership team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paul Biggs, Simon Norris, Kaushik Ray, Conrad Marais, Hugh Naylor


Autres avocats clés:

Fiona Gulliford; Luke Muchamore; Elizabeth Handley


Les références

‘The team offers great expertise and capacity.’

‘The team is gaining visibility and recognition in emerging markets as a good-to-go with lawyers who can offer a great deal on English law elements in finance deals. Sound and reliable advice, responsiveness and international experience are ideal combination in highly competitive legal markets.’

‘Fiona Gulliford earned a reputation and trust for reasonable and balanced views and solutions to accommodate lenders’ concerns. She understands local laws requirements to propose viable compromises that would satisfy the other party and expedite the project delivery.’

Principaux clients

Asian Development Bank


CECA Sierra Leone


African Legal Support Facility


KfW


Scatec Solar ASA


Group Européen de Development du Congo


IV3A


International Finance Corporation


Seychelles Energy Commission


Finnfund


Norfund


Amandi


Axia Power Holdings


Gridworks


Cenpower


Climate Fund Managers


Meridiam SAS


African Development Bank


Standard Bank South Africa


Red Sea Power Limited


Frontier Energy


TheTrade and Development Bank


SBM Bank


Daybreak Power


Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)


Globeleq Africa


Proparco


Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG)


Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)


Azura Power Holdings


Atlantic Terminal


Exxaro


African Trade Insurance Agency


EDFI Management N.V


Triodos Funds


Oikocredit


Green for Growth Fund


EBRD


Copperbelt Energy Corporation


Northcott Capital


FEI Ongrid LP


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund  as lender to a 20 MW solar photovoltaic plant in north-western Uganda.
  • Advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in respect of the financing of the development, construction and operation of a 100 MW Sarimay solar PV plant.
  • Assisted Etana Energy to achieve financial close in respect of an innovate US$100m default guarantee financing provided by GuarantCo and BII.

Vinson & Elkins RLLP

The ‘responsive, commercial, and solution-driven’ team at Vinson & Elkins RLLP stands out for its ‘deep knowledge’ of the energy transition landscape. Highly sought-after among major North American project developers and investment firms on the development and finance of large-scale, high-value, and innovative energy transition assets, Andrew Nealon is a key contact. Lauren Davies brings further expertise regarding green energy and transition minerals project development and finance. Corporate and transactions specialist Ben Higson and construction, energy, and engineering disputes expert Roberta Downey co-lead the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ben Higson; Roberta Downey


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Nealon; Lauren Davies


Les références

‘The Vinson & Elkins team demonstrated deep knowledge of the industry, put forward a strong capable team: they were responsive, commercial, and solution-driven.’

Principaux dossiers


Freeths LLP

The clean energy team at Freeths LLP stands out for its ‘sector knowledge and experience’, particularly concerning solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure assets. Clare King leads the practice and acts for developers, corporates, and asset managers in development matters, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures. Michael Bray, Deborah Harvey, and Liam O’Flynn stand out for their expertise on commercial contracts, while Suriya Edwards is notable for her advice on construction, EPC, and O&M contracts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Clare King


Autres avocats clés:

Michael Bray; Suriya Edwards; Deborah Harvey; Liam O’Flynn


Les références

‘Very good understanding and knowledge of the end to end transaction on renewable projects, both on the acquisition side and the sell side.’

‘Excellent quality, very personable. Always willing to take time to answer questions.’

‘Down to earth. Willing to help us understand the commercial aspects as well as the legal aspects.’

Principaux clients

Centrica plc


ENGIE UK


Equans


Photovolt Development Partners GmbH


Funds advised by Catalyst Capital LLP


Group companies of Greensphere Capital


SmartParc


Vital Energi


Firstway Energy


Wattstor Group


Clean Earth Energy Group


Solos Power


RE Projects Developments Limited


Landmark Power


Plymouth Energy Community and Plymouth Council


Allego UK


Equitix


Fleete Group


Principaux dossiers


Shoosmiths LLP

Offering ‘outstanding’ sector knowledge within the renewables space, Shoosmiths LLP provides notable advice on the development and procurement of clean power. Chris Pritchett, who heads the team, brings expertise in power purchase agreements, construction contracts, and regulatory matters concerning solar and electric vehicle charging assets. Acclaimed for his ‘excellent advice and knowledge’, James Wood-Robertson brings further expertise in power purchase agreements as well as the corporate and commercial aspects of clean heat networks.

Responsables de la pratique:

Chris Pritchett


Autres avocats clés:

James Wood-Robertson


Les références

‘Practical sector knowledge is outstanding.’

‘James Wood-Robertson is our main contact point: excellent advice and knowledge.’

Principaux clients

EnergieKontor


Foresight Group


ENGIE UK


ABO Energy


Switch2 Energy


Gresham House


InfraRed Capital Partners


Iona Capital


Triple Point


Generate Capital


Jaguar Land Rover


Toyota Manufacturing UK


Central Co-operative


Hemiko


Liberty Global


TotalEnergies


British Solar Renewables


Harvest Green


Pathfinder Clean Energy


Shawton Energy


Urbanchain


Goldbeck Solar


ITM Power


Kona Energy


Instavolt


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising UrbanChain on a groundbreaking peer to peer energy trading platform.
  • Advising Liberty Global on energy acquisition strategy and pipeline.
  • Advising Renewabl on it’s disruptive 24/7 energy matching platform

Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs’ energy and natural resources practice is notable for its M&A, finance, and project development expertise across the renewables segment. Practice head Trevor Ingle is highly sought-after among major multinational energy companies to assist in commercial structuring, M&A, and regulatory matters covering a full spectrum of renewables assets. Regularly acting for the sponsors, banking and finance specialists Ian Yeo and Ilze Vigo lend their expertise to project finance matters concerning solar, wind, and storage assets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Trevor Ingle


Autres avocats clés:

Ian Yeo; Ilze Vigo


Principaux clients

EDF Energy Renewables Ltd


EDF Energy Thermal Generation


Stellar Asset Management


Falck Renewables Limited


Invenergy


RES UK & Ireland Limited


Sumitomo Corporation IJ Systems


Global Wind Services US Inc.


NTK Cables A/S


Vital Energi


Sonnedix


Cannock Renewables


Habitat Energy Limited


Fluence


EDF Energy Customers Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Sonnedix on the project build out of a 300 MW UK portfolio of solar portfolio.
  • Advising Rendesco Limited on a fundraise from new investors Clean Growth Fund, Eurazeo and the Aviva Group to help expand and grow its ground source heat pump business.
  • Advising Zeus Capital limited on a placing by main market listed DG Innovate plc, a EV battery developer, to support its joint venture with EVage Automotive Pvt. Limited and provide working capital.

TLT

TLT‘s future energy team is regularly entrusted by leading domestic developers in the clean power space. Complementing her expertise in commercial and power purchase agreements, Maria Connolly is also of note on the consenting of solar and storage assets. Kay Hobbs acts for developers and asset managers on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and development finance mandates. Acting for the sponsors, Gary Roscoe specialises in the financing of solar and storage projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Maria Connolly


Autres avocats clés:

Kay Hobbs; Gary Roscoe; Antonia Silvestri


Les références

‘Responsive and efficient team which focuses on efficient client outcomes. This is particularly helpful when running multiple deals with similar structures, and a volume play is required.’

‘Excellent knowledge and expertise across the sector, very commercial and pragmatic and really accessible.’

‘Gary Roscoe is an excellent banking lawyer, great temperament and really pragmatic.’

Principaux clients

SSE plc


Lightsource BP


TAGEnergy


Conrad Group


Ecotricity Group


GRIDSERVE


Low Carbon Group


Thrive Renewables


Santander


ILOS


Innova Energy


AGR Power


Dalmore Capital


Triodos Bank


Intelligent Land Investments


Enso Green Holdings


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Dalmore Capital on its acquisition of a portfolio of nine ‘run of river’ hydropower sites located in Scotland from Triple Point Energy Transition plc for £44.1m.
  • Providing real estate advice to Low Carbon on the Gate Burton Energy Park, which the Secretary of State granted a Development Consent Order.
  • Advising renewable energy and sustainable agriculture developer AGR Power on a landmark 15-year virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Manchester City Council.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Bringing ‘deep experience’ within the renewables space, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP acts for leading domestic and European energy developers and project companies across a broad range of asset types. Simon Hughes is a key contact, acting for leading sector clients on the development, site acquisition, and broader real estate aspects of renewables projects. Victoria Redman brings particular expertise concerning planning, consenting, and land assembly matters for solar, storage, wind, and electricity infrastructure assets. Richard Cockburn heads the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Cockburn


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Hirst; Simon Hughes; Ian Newcombe; Victoria Redman


Les références

‘Womble Bond Dickinson is unusual in the level of experience it brings to energy and natural resources in general and renewables in particular. It is a reflection of the deep experience that its partners have brought with them.’

‘I would particularly recommend Ian Newcombe, who has an unrivalled knowledge of the sector.’

‘A very strong team with depth and knowledge. Great experience.’

Principaux clients

Vattenfall


Shell


EDF Energy Renewables Ltd


ESB


National Grid


REG Power Management


Renewable Energy Systems


RWE (including RWE Npower and Innogy (formerly RWE Npower Renewables)


Scottish Power Renewables / Scottish Power Generation


Coriolis Energy Limited


Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council


The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG)


Greenfield Energy


Windel Energy


Northern Powergrid


North Lincolnshire Great Energy Park Limited


AESC UK Plant 1 Limited (formerly Envision AESC UK Limited)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised RES on of the development of their significant onshore wind, storage, battery storage green hydrogen and solar portfolio in the UK.
  • Advised Vattenfall and following acquisition RWE on the strategic land assembly for the onshore infrastructure connected with the three offshore wind development projects located off the east coast of England: Vanguard West, Vanguard East, and Boreas.