Browne Jacobson LLP advises major corporations and government bodies on their projects and energy matters. With offices across the UK, the firm can draw on regional expertise to assist its Birmingham team. Paul Hill, leading the practice from Birmingham, specialises in PPP, PFI, acquisition finance and private equity advice. Zoe Stollard is noted for her advice on construction matters in the nuclear and renewable energy sectors. The team expanded, with James Skivington and Emma Capper joining from Pinsent Masons LLP in December 2023 and Fieldfisher LLP in July 2023 respectively. In June 2023, Selina Hinchcliffe left the firm.

Gowling WLG is adept at advising on government projects in the infrastructure and critical services space. Its clients include both major companies and government departments. It advises clients on battery storage development, road construction and accommodation PPP mandates. Elizabeth Williams, who assists public authorities in procurement and single source procurement matters, is co-lead of practice along with Dominic Richardson, who advises on rail, road and nuclear projects. Stephen Kenny is a key name in the practice, experienced in major government projects in the infrastructure space.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP boasts especial strength in the energy sectors, with an array of private providers included in its clientele. The firm is experienced with public tender advice and is also well-versed in renewable energy mandates, advising on battery and solar projects. Its national presence also allows for regional-specific advice when necessary. Andrew Whitehead spearheads the practice, specialising in energy regulation and contracts for utility providers and developers. Martyn Thorpe joined in February 2023 from an in-house position, whilst Selina Hinchcliffe joined from Browne Jacobson LLP in April 2023.

Bevan Brittan LLP advises across the spectrum of the project and energy landscape, including construction, insurance and handback assistance. The firm is also familiar with waste-to-energy and carbon capture project work. Nadeem Arshad leads the team and specialises in advising on solar, battery storage and smart grip developments. Rupert Lugg joined the firm from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP as David Hutton retired from practice in May 2023.

Freeths LLP, with its dedicated clean energy, waste and sustainability practice, offers comprehensive advice across the projects and energy space. The firm has particular strength in advisory work on secondary market transactions and asset management. In Birmingham, James Larmour, an adept at infrastructure and project finance transactions advice, and Kirsten Roberts, an expert on waste and renewables project matters, leads the team. Reece Ballett adds strength to the firm’s renewable energy infrastructure project abilities.

Pinsent Masons LLP offers a full range of services in the projects sector, including planning, development, disputes, disposals and handback advice. The firm’s global presence allows it to draw on a wealth of experience to assist on novel and complex mandates. The Birmingham team is led by construction expert Nigel Blundell, clean energy expert Pete Feehan, energy and infrastructure specialist Kultar Khangura and John Tyerman whose focus is renewables matters. Gemma Glasspole adds to the firm’s public sector specialism, particularly around PPP projects in energy, waste and infrastructure.