Ward Hadaway LLP’s energy team delivers a comprehensive service by drawing on the firm’s commercial, property, construction, finance and corporate expertise. The team advises clients across the energy sector, including renewable and low-carbon supply chains, solar, wind and BESS schemes, PPAs, utilities, and waste-to-power projects. The group is a leading practice in the North for biomethane projects and has strong capabilities in infrastructure development, offshore supply chains and mining work. Mark Whitehead leads the team with broad energy project experience. Colin Hewitt advises on hydrocarbon markets, while James Nightingale handles complex corporate transactions in the energy sector.

Muckle LLP’s energy and projects team provides comprehensive support across employment, litigation, banking, corporate and real estate matters for clients in the energy sector. The firm advises on traditional oil and gas matters as well as emerging areas such as small modular nuclear reactors. Robin Adams leads the team, acting for energy brokers and green energy producers, while David Towns offers specialist knowledge in mineral rights and estate management. Libbie Henderson focuses on real estate development and renewables, with experience in wind, solar, nuclear and brownfield regeneration projects.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP has specialist energy and natural resources experience with a strong presence in regional energy projects. The team advises on a wide range of matters, including carbon capture, decarbonisation, energy from waste, electrification, offshore wind, onshore generation, and infrastructure and supply arrangements. Peter Snaith leads the Newcastle team, with notable experience in handling manufacturing work for energy clients. Michael Brown handles complex property matters for clients with large operational estates, while Stephen Hands adds valuable insight as a transactional lawyer with prior in-house energy sector experience.