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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Water

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Energy & Natural Resources: Water - UK-wide

What the Team is Known For
Addleshaw Goddard has an extensive UK network capable of handling a range of energy work. The firm has the capacity to oversee the transactional, regulatory and contentious aspects of renewables developments. The team regularly handles wind, solar and hydropower projects and is noted for working with a number of well-known energy groups. Its lawyers possess noteworthy experience in advising on offshore transmission systems and energy storage facilities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard advised Highview on a £140 million equity capital raise to build a commercial-scale liquid air energy storage plant in the UK.

Strengths

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  • Their strong experience in energy makes them highly suitable. They know what to look for and bring to our attention.

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  • Addleshaw Goddard have good commercial awareness and identify possible implications of situations.

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  • Addleshaw Goddard has a very responsive team with a high level of commitment.

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  • Addleshaw Goddard have the ability to structure complex transactions. They have a very good understanding of the energy space.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Philip Dupres
    Philip Dupres

    Philip Dupres

    Philip Dupres often represents utilities in connection with significant infrastructure projects. He demonstrates strong understanding of Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers model.

    • Philip Dupres is an excellent negotiator. I am very confident with him on the team.

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    • Philip has a strong knowledge of our contracts. He is professional, knowledgeable and responsive.

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    • He is very user-friendly. He's accessible.

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  • Matthew Williams
    Matthew Williams

    Matthew Williams

    Matthew Williams focuses his energy practice on commercial, financial and corporate issues. He is particularly adept at handling transactions concerning gas-fired power plants and renewable assets.

    • Matthew Williams always provides valuable advice and is very service-minded.

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  • Rory Connor
    Rory Connor

    Rory Connor

    Rory Connor assists clients with the development of oil and gas projects, as well as assisting with commercial and financial issues. He is particularly adept at handling divestments, acquisitions and joint ventures in upstream and midstream transactions.

    • Rory is supremely patient and a skilled negotiator. He thinks deeply about the issue and is very pragmatic in his advice.

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    • Rory Connor has an ability to cut through legal jargon and clearly explain complex issues in simple, practical terms, which makes decision-making very easy for the client.

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    • Rory has vast experience in oil and gas transactions.

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Ranked Individuals at Addleshaw Goddard LLP (3)

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    Matthew Williams

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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