Advising renewable and alternative energy clients on project development, M&A and public procurement in the energy sector is at the forefront of the offering at Addleshaw Goddard. The ‘young and diverse team’ is additionally surefooted on power storage mandates and DPC schemes for water companies. Co-practice head Richard Goodfellow  is geared to handle major infrastructure projects encompassing energy from waste and carbon capture projects.  Fellow co-head Paul Dight is notably active on gas-to-grid projects and on- and offshore wind mandates. Sophie Hiley‘s practice extends to advising energy and retail clients on white labelling arrangements. Jack Harris is another name to note.

The projects offering at Pinsent Masons LLP spans contentious and developmental and transactional advice in areas including carbon capture, English hydrogen projects and combined cycle gas turbine power plants. Global head of energy for Pinsent Masons, Melanie Grimmitt heads up the team alongside Stacey Collins, who is noted by peers in the market for his expertise in net zero carbon issues, and bioenergy expert John Bruce. Mark Harris frequently leverages his contentious expertise to assist clients with their risk management. Nick McDonald and Cameron Reid further extend the specialist expertise at the firm’s Leeds office.

Praised for its ‘personal touch‘, Clarion‘s energy, projects, and infrastructure practice stand out for its range of contentious and non-contentious work connected to energy, renewables and low-carbon technologies. The Leeds team’s international reach is showcased by its handling of contractual work connected to liquid natural gas projects in Western Australia, Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa. Practice head Christian Hellmund is well-positioned to handle mandates connected to electricity and gas transmission, decentralised energy solutions and carbon reduction. David Williams excels in corporate and commercial disputes in the energy sector. Gina Rhodes is a further name to note.

The well-regarded team at CMS combines a contentious offering, helmed by Fraser Askham, with a non-contentious offering, spearheaded by Helen Johnson. Askham’s team excels in projects, energy and infrastructure disputes, while Johnson’s works extensively on large-scale project portfolios. Key sectors for the practice include hotels, education and major infrastructure projects such as HS2. Jenny Whipps‘ varied practice includes defects disputes, adjudications and expert determinations. Clients include contractors, public sector bodies and institutional investors.

Clean energy development, energy procurement and sustainable infrastructure are primary cornerstones of the energy and infrastructure practice at Shoosmiths LLP. Practice head James Wood-Robertson is praised for being ‘highly professional, commercially astute and very approachable’. He has established himself as a popular choice for clients seeking assistance with waste PPP transactions. His Leeds colleague James Haikney is a leading choice for banks, developers and investment funds looking to refinance renewable generation assets. Jennifer Clarke‘s practice strengths include handling the commercial documentation for wind farm disposals.

Walker Morris LLP‘s infrastructure and energy practice is highly regarded for its expertise in mandates connected to waste, bio-resources and renewables. Additionally, the team is deeply involved in progressive energy work such as private wire networks and a range of initiatives related to net zero including sustainable finance and low-carbon projects. Ben Sheppard, described as a ‘very safe pair of hands on complex energy deals’ leads the practice alongside Tim Jackson-Smith, a specialist in transactional work in the energy and infrastructure space. Consultant Judith Pike brings a wealth of real estate expertise to the team, while Jules Harbage and Carly Thorpe are key contacts for projects that require construction and engineering expertise.

Operating from its Hull headquarters, Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP combines a focus on the port and harbour sector with expertise in battery storage schemes, electric vehicle forecourts and anaerobic digestion facilities. Practice co-chair Andrew Oliver is equipped to assist clients with health & safety and regulatory issues stemming from offshore renewables operations. Fellow co-chair Claire Ramsden frequently acts on behalf of landowners in transactions connected to wind farms and other renewable energy projects. Philip Ashworth in York is a further name to note.

Bevan Brittan LLP is renowned for being an authority on PFI/PPP matters with related issues encompassing contract management, variations, disputes, finance, procurement and property. Key contacts in the firm’s Leeds office include Michael Boyd, who has a broad understanding of procurement issues in the health sector; construction team head Sarah Wilson and ‘outstanding communicator’ Judith Hopper, a disputes specialist whose practice extends to professional negligence claims in the energy sector.

Schofield Sweeney‘s energy and natural resources group is known for its ability to handle small site projects, such as single wind turbine developments, and site assembly matters for large projects. The multi-disciplinary team’s expertise spans corporate, planning, property and tax issues. Practice chair Adam Hastie is sought out by regional and national clients for assistance with development and regeneration work. Karen Crutchley is geared to advise on commercial agreements in the energy and renewables sector.

Steered by James Duckworth, whose transnational practice is split between Leeds and Dubai, Squire Patton Boggs‘ international reach is especially evident in its handling of major energy projects in the Middle East and America. Planning specialist Gemma Newell –  ‘a standout in the field of utilities’ – frequently leverages her expertise to assist with matters that fall at the intersection between energy work and planning, such as compulsory purchase matters under the Electricity Act 1989. David Myers is similarly well-placed to assist with matters that combine elements of energy and planning work.