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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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Eversheds Sutherland’s Energy Group is at the forefront of the global energy transition. Our cross-practice team delivers commercially focused advice across the full energy spectrum, including renewables, battery storage, hydrogen, oil and gas, LNG and nuclear.

Our UK team is a cross-practice powerhouse, supporting sponsors, lenders, corporates and governments with pragmatic, market-aware advice. We bring together specialists across M&A, financing, energy regulatory, energy disputes, and real estate to deliver seamless support across all aspects of the energy sector. Whether navigating policy frameworks, resolving high-stakes arbitration, securing land rights or structuring transactions, we act as an extension of your in-house team.

We’ve advised on over 100GW of clean energy projects globally, including 20GW+ of offshore wind across Europe, the US and UK, the UK’s largest solar portfolio acquisition, and 65%+ of deployed utility-scale battery storage in the UK. Our work spans the full lifecycle, from development and financing to exit, on first-of-a-kind and complex projects like Hinkley Point C and the world’s largest CPPA. We also have a strong track record in gas transmission, and have advised on 11 of the 17 and interconnector projects.

Clients trust us to deliver clear, strategic guidance on every aspect of the energy sector, wherever they operate.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland handles notable work in emerging markets, including the Middle East and Africa. The firm offers a range of experience in alternative energy work as well as power issues. Its expertise includes project development, disputes and corporate matters. Its lawyers additionally advise on the regulatory and commercial contracting aspects of power projects as well as major offshore wind farm, solar and battery storage developments. The firm represents a wide array of clients, including corporates, developers and funds. It is also equipped to advise on interconnector projects and nuclear sector matters.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland acted for Brookfield Renewable on its corporate power purchase agreement with Microsoft, which plans for the development of over 10.5 GW of new renewable energy capacity.

Strengths

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Eversheds Sutherland's team successfully met all requirements. Each team member was very committed to the case and had a deep knowledge of it.

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With a strong understanding of the regulatory frameworks, evolving market trends and sector advancements, the team navigates complex transactions with efficiency and confidence.

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Eversheds Sutherland have extensive knowledge of the renewables sector, its trends and contracting best practices.

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The team has an exceptional work ethic and commitment to the transaction. They continually deliver on agreed deadlines and have a pragmatic, problem-solving mentality.

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Eversheds Sutherland are fast in their response, pragmatic and business-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen Hill
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Stephen Hill
2
Band 2
Stephen Hill is adept at assisting clients with the acquisition of renewable energy assets, particularly solar and wind assets. He regularly advises on transactions involving energy developments in Latin America, as well as domestic projects. He is head of the firm's international clean energy team.

Stephen is a very high-end player.

Stephen invests time to see what makes the business tick and does not sit on the fence.

Stephen is an exceptional thinker who has a multidisciplinary command of the issues and advises masterfully on how to bring them all together to enhance outcomes.

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Jubilee Easo
5
Jubilee Easo
5
Band 5

Jubilee Easo is frequently sought after by clients to handle major corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures and project financings. She is head of the firm's international oil and gas practice and leads the hydrogen practice.

Jubilee Easo is a pleasure to work with and is always focused on the best outcomes for her clients.

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Jubilee Easo
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Jubilee Easo
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy
Stephen Hill
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Stephen Hill
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Members

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Jubilee Easo

Jubilee Easo

Head of Department

Clients

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Brookfield Asset Management

Equinor

Greenvolt

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund Plc

LyondellBasell

National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc

Pulse Clean Energy

RWE

Renewable Power Capital Limited

Schroders Greencoat

Shell International Limited

The Renewable Infrastructure Group (TRIG)

United Utilities Water Limited

Industries

Provided by Eversheds Sutherland

Battery storage

Energy Infrastructure (including data centres)

Hydrogen

Oil and Gas

Power (including nuclear)

Renewables (including offshore wind, solar, CCUS)

Transmission assets (including interconnectors)