Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy
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Burges Salmon has a notable nuclear power and renewables practice with a real depth of experience in dealing with domestic issues. The firm is also adept at handling conventional power and utilities regulatory work. The team is regularly engaged in onshore and offshore wind matters, solar developments and biomass projects. The firm offers standout expertise in renewable and emerging technologies, including battery storage and waste-to-energy plants. The team frequently advises on the real estate, environmental and financing aspects of significant renewable developments. It is also adept at advising clients on regulatory matters, particularly issues pertaining to nuclear developments.
Work Highlights
- Burges Salmon advised solar energy provider Atrato Onsite Energy on its partnership with Britvic for a 10-year PPA developed by Squeaky Clean Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Burges Salmon demonstrates a high level of expertise. The team is extremely responsive to transaction requirements."
"The firm has an excellent range of specialists covering our sector."
"Burges Salmon has a business mindset."
"The team is knowledgeable, responsive and has great attention to detail."
"Burges Salmon demonstrates a high level of expertise. The team is extremely responsive to transaction requirements."
"The firm has an excellent range of specialists covering our sector."
"Burges Salmon has a business mindset."
"The team is knowledgeable, responsive and has great attention to detail."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the firm's nuclear power practice, Ian Salter is widely considered a market leader in the nuclear power sector. He possesses considerable experience in project development and management, including assisting with complex regulatory issues.
"In the nuclear field, he is the best of the best."
Ross Fairley is head of the firm's renewables group and is instructed by both private and public sector clients in significant and high-profile projects. He advises on the acquisition and development of various energy assets, including geothermal, hydro, wind, solar and battery storage projects.
"Ross Fairley is a fantastic partner. He is courteous, hard-working and engaging."
"Ross really knows the UK energy market. He is exceptional."
"Ross Fairley is always innovating. He breaks down complex things in a simple way."
Camilla Usher-Clark is a partner at Burges Salmon. She often represents energy companies and investment funds in single asset or portfolio-scale acquisitions arising from the solar, biomass and battery storage spaces.
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