With a notable foothold in the biogas space, the full-service energy offering at Ward Hadaway LLP leverages the firm's corporate, commercial, property, and construction finance capabilities to advise on the full spectrum of sector-specific issues. Advice pertaining to investments, acquisitions, and the corporate aspects of energy construction projects form notable key pillars of work for the team. Mark Whitehead heads up the practice and takes point on debt and equity financed energy infrastructure projects. Also in the core team, Colin Hewitt is the name to note for clients operating in the hydrocarbon market.

With a strong foothold in the solar sector, the multidisciplinary energy offering at Muckle LLP acts for both regional and local players, handling contractual matters, warranty claims, as well as instructions related to emerging tech in the nuclear and renewable energy spaces. Energy specialist Libbie Henderson now leads the practice, and has extensive experience advising energy companies on wind farm developments and the regeneration of greenfield and brownfield sites. Louise Duffy takes point on banking and finance work for energy clients, while Robin Adams and David Wozniak are the names to note for commercial and corporate advice. Andrew Coddington left the team in August 2023.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP‘s energy and utilities team works closely with the firm’s corporate and commercial capabilities to advise on the full spectrum of energy issues, including carbon capture, wind, waste, and energy infrastructure matters. The department is led by Peter Snaith, who splits his time between the firm’s Newcastle and Teesside offices. Snaith has extensive experience advising on large infrastructure projects and manufacturing issues and has a particular emphasis on decarbonisation issues; Sarah Daun is another key contact here. Michael Brown is the primary name for finance and investment work, while David Ridley ably assists on corporate transactional matters.