Ashfords LLP continues to stand out for its vibrant practice covering the full gamut of energy and projects, with waste and resources, water, and clean energy, as well as decarbonisation and sustainability, remaining central areas of expertise for the practice. The firm is also noted for its ports and harbour works, where it advises clients on regulatory matters, infrastructure, and energy projects. Practice head Brian Farrell specialises in energy generation and waste resource matters, while Carl Thompson is particularly experienced in the construction space. Projects surrounding energy efficiency and carbon saving are regularly handled by Jonathan Croley, who is also active in matters relating to anaerobic digestion. Water, energy, and waste are key sectors covered by Mark Manning.

With one of the biggest teams on the market, Burges Salmon LLP fields a renowned group of specialists handling a steady work stream across renewable and nuclear energy, as well as PFI and PPP. Noteworthy figures include Ross Fairley and Ian Salter, who are renowned for their adeptness in renewables and nuclear energy, respectively. Mark Paterson and Keith Beattie are frequently sought out by clients for their experience in projects, with the former also leading the firm’s defence practice. The water, energy, and transport sectors profit from Julian Boswall's experience relating to infrastructure projects, while Alec Whiter is praised for his ‘exceptional level of energy sector knowledge and expertise’.

Osborne Clarke LLP is known for its varied workload pertaining to PPP and PFI projects in sectors such as student accommodation, telecommunications, and defence, while also being active in the energy space, where the firm advises on battery storage and EV charging infrastructure, amongst other matters. Chris Wade acts as practice head, providing support to clients in both the public and private sectors, including the health and care industries. Energy and utilities are key areas of expertise for Matthew Lewis, while David Ferris handles corporate matters, such as joint ventures and M&As, for energy clients. Another name to note is Simon Hancock, who is a go-to advisor on PPP and PFI work for entities active in defence, security, and aerospace.

TLT fields a team which is renowned for its work in the clean energy sector, where it advises clients on sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments, amongst other areas. Maria Connolly is head of the Bristol-based practice and boasts extensive experience in sustainable energy, including solar, biomass, wind, and hydro projects, as well as electric vehicle charging and energy storage. Corporate matters fall under the key areas of expertise for Kay Hobbs, while Stuart Urquhart provides clients with contractual and regulatory advice in relation to commercial arrangements in the energy field.

Bevan Brittan LLP's Bristol office handles diverse projects spanning energy, waste, transport, social infrastructure, and regeneration, where the firm acts for public sector clients, funders, and project developers. The practice is also reputed for its work in the PFI and PPP space and covers the full lifecycle of projects, from funding and development to asset management and operational issues. Leading the team is Nadeem Arshad, who brings niche expertise in energy-from-waste PFI projects. Nathan Bradberry is pivotal for infrastructure endeavours, while Harriet Murray Jones advises on the property aspects of major energy projects. Rupert Lugg joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in April 2023 and is particularly well versed in renewable energy as well as green hydrogen, battery storage, and transport decarbonisation projects.

Foot Anstey's Bristol-based energy and infrastructure practice is noted for its experience surrounding solar energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles infrastructure, in addition to nuclear energy. Handling large-scale domestic and international projects, including green hydrogen and ammonia production, the team is led by Ian Stubbs, whose expertise is centred around the transactional and financing aspects of major projects. Planning and environmental partner Christian Silk and Kutahya Cherry, who excels in handling renewable energy matters from a real estate angle, are further key names in the team.

Michelmores LLP fields a robust practice that counts PPP and PFI, renewables, project finance, and sustainable infrastructure amongst its key areas of expertise. A trio consisting of energy specialist Ian Holyoak, projects and infrastructure partner Ben Hogan, as well as Karen Williams, who heads the firm’s banking and finance team and is well versed in sustainable energy project finance, helm the practice. PPP and PFI infrastructure projects are handled by Carol McCormack, Hannah Slater, and Jo Spalding.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP's national energy practice, led by Richard Cockburn in Edinburgh, fields a vibrant practice active in energy, major projects, and natural resources. In the South West, Vicki Redman handles planning, environmental, highways, and compulsory purchase matters. Christopher Towner approaches energy projects from a commercial perspective, while Simon Hughes leads on real estate matters relating to energy infrastructure developments.

Clarke Willmott LLP adopts an integrated approach across various departments to support wind, solar, and biogas ventures, providing advice across corporate, planning, real estate, financing, and regulatory matters. Development agreements, multi-conditional contracts, as well as acquisitions and disposals form part of commercial property partner Laurence Lacey's portfolio.

Freeths LLP, renowned for its profound grasp of the energy sector, operates a dedicated team adept in clean energy projects, traditional renewables, and emerging areas such as hydrogen and nuclear energy. The Bristol-based practice excels in advising on diverse transactions, benefiting from the collective expertise of its energy, waste, and sustainability practice. Michael Bray helms the practice and specialises in real estate aspects of clean energy projects, while Duncan Tringham focuses on government-led energy and infrastructure projects. Meryon Roderick and Rhianna Wilsher left the firm in 2023.

GA Solicitors specialises in energy, with renewable projects such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen at the centre of the firm’s portfolio. Helen Rumford is the key contact and handles a broad range of issues in the energy space, including acting on acquisitions and refinancings. Other notable practitioners are corporate and commercial partner James Peterson and dispute specialist Ieuan Jones.

Hailed as a ‘firm with London capabilities’, Murrell Associates LLP fields a renewable energy practice that supports clients across the whole lifecycle of projects. Jenny Harbord leads the Truro-based team and regularly handles acquisitions and disposals of wind turbine, photovoltaic, and battery storage projects. Henry Maples is well versed in the corporate aspects of energy projects.