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The energy sector is constantly evolving as new technologies and demand for affordable, sustainable energy increases.  Our industry leading team has in-depth knowledge of the energy and renewables sector and an enviable reputation developed through decades of advising utilities, contracting authorities, contractors and regulators.

Our experience extends across all phases of major energy transactions from procurement stage through to end user.

We advise on all the core areas relevant to an energy sector project including procurementreal estateplanningconstruction contracts, structuring and funding of projects.  We are experienced in acting for local authorities across various projects implementing new sustainable energy technologies including large-scale retrofitting and refurbishment projects.

Our team has in-depth knowledge of the fast-paced energy sector – from completing our first waste to energy contract in 1995 to translating the complex and evolving regulatory frameworks into workable commercial agreements that facilitate the successful delivery of a wide range of new renewable initiatives.

Our team members work with our clients to identify the best and most appropriate procurement strategy and contractual mechanism to ensure projects are delivered economically and efficiently.  We provide practical and commercial legal advice and guide multi-disciplinary teams through complex procurement, negotiation and due diligence processes.

Our  team can assist with implementation and exit advice for complex energy projects, as well as  providing support with standardised drafting and portfolio review to ensure continuing compliance with latest energy legislation and regulations.

We are familiar with all the latest developments in renewable energy technology, including:

Key Contacts

Nicola Sumner

Partner, Head of Infrastructure

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Roseanne Serrelli

Partner, Head of Strategic Projects and Innovation

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Jo Pickering

Partner, Head of Real Estate and Regeneration

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Work highlights

  • Advising on energy from waste projects.
  • Advising on onshore and offshore wind turbine projects.
  • Advising on metering and demand side electricity issues.
  • Working with Ofgem on development of the SPV Model in electricity transmission.
  • Advising on photovoltaic projects, including supply contract, pricing and land issues.
  • Advising on renewable heat initiatives, including acting for a local authority in connection with development and bulk supply agreements for a surplus heat initiative targeted at achieving incentives under planning and decarbonisation strategy.
  • Advising on RAB related schemes, including innovations in UK nuclear.
  • Advising Cambridgeshire County Council on Swaffham Prior district heating scheme.
  • Advising City of London on the Citigen district heating scheme.
  • Advising on numerous energy infrastructure projects as part of Defra’s Waste infrastructure PPP/PFI programme.
  • Advising on large-scale retrofit and refurbishment projects including real estate issues, property due diligence, third party rights and easements, lease variations, tenant decant and bespoke arrangements, s20/s105 consultations.
  • Advising on EV charging projects affecting privately owned small – mid-sized developments, public street works, and local authority-owned assets.

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