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.
Renewables in London
Clifford Chance LLP
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 Maguire; Gareth 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 Rajanah. Mark 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.