UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland
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Provided by Cleaver Fulton Rankin
The Energy team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin is headed by Director, Stephen Cross, and is one of the most experienced firms in Northern Ireland in the energy and renewables sector, providing in-depth advice and insight to international investors, financial institutions and local operators. The Northern Irish energy sector is distinct from the rest of the United Kingdom and subject to both opportunity and challenges due to changes to the renewable incentive schemes and reform of the Single Electricity Market.
The Energy team provide a full range of services to clients working in the energy sector; we specialise in regulatory advice including in relation to the Single Electricity Market in Ireland and Electricity market reform, the construction and financing of energy projects and the acquisition and disposal of energy development projects and energy generation assets.
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Cleaver Fulton Rankin acts for a number of suppliers, generators, renewable energy developers and banks. The firm regularly advises on planning and environmental issues relating to energy projects, as well as on Northern Ireland's regulatory system. The energy group is also noted for its skill in advising a range of investor clients on acquisition and financing matters.
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Cleaver Fulton Rankin provided EirGrid and SONI cross-border consultancy advice on electricity trading and the operation of the Single Electricity Market.
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We appreciate Cleaver Fulton Rankin's commercial and strategic approach to advising clients, which sets them apart.
Cleaver Fulton Rankin have a professional understanding of this specialist area and superb communication throughout the process.
Cleaver Fulton Rankin has a large team of solicitors with the ability to handle a high volume of work.
I have always found the firm to be very knowledgeable, giving sound advice in how to handle any issues that need to be sorted as the project evolves.
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Stephen Cross helps support his clients on various project financing, regulatory and corporate transactions across the energy sector.
Stephen Cross is an excellent leader.
Stephen has a lot of experience advising on project finance matters.
Energy & Natural Resources
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