Energy

A dynamic, fast paced sector influenced daily by geopolitical factors and technological advances.

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The energy sector spans commercial energy contracts and disputes, energy regulation, licence conditions, renewables, infrastructure and the planning process (including development consent orders (DCOs)), and Ofgem enforcement/energy investigations.

We have a core team of lawyers active on energy matters, drawn from a range of disciplines, giving coverage across specialist areas ranging from planning (including DCOs), environmental permitting, real estate and construction, finance, corporate through to regulatory and disputes support.

Our experience

Our clients include energy companies, developers and affected landowners, and commercial entities in energy matters. We also advise Government and the public sector.

Our sector experience takes in nuclear, renewables (solar and wind), oil and gas, energy regulation, energy storage, waste and water. We also have experience in:

  • Site assembly of energy projects
  • Planning and environmental consents for energy projects
  • Development agreements
  • Construction
  • Power purchase (including power purchase and grid connection agreements)
  • Project finance
  • Energy regulation
  • Operational support
  • Energy disputes

Did you know?

Projects lawyer of the Year

In March 2023, Nick Helm won the "Projects of the Year" award at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.

The Legal 500 UK awards 2019

We were that Martino Giaquinto, one of our lead partners, won The Legal 500 UK award for real estate lawyer of the year 2019.

Our lawyers

Our lawyers are able to support across the spectrum from oil and gas to renewables and low carbon solutions, including nuclear.

Meet our energy team

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