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Eversheds Sutherland’s Projects team advises on high-profile, complex projects both domestically and internationally. The team handles a broad spectrum of work across energy transition (including grid upgrades, nuclear, interconnectors, and EV charging), renewables (offshore wind, solar, biomass), digital infrastructure (data centres, fibre), water (DPC), and transport (rail and rolling stock, road, aviation, ports and logistics).

Clients range from major industry players and household names to global investors and lenders. Key clients include National Grid, RWE AG, Infracapital, Welsh Water, Deutsche Bahn, Sonnedix, and Renewable Power Capital.

Recent highlights include advising on the £10bn Great Grid Partnership, the £1.7bn Viking Link interconnector, RWE’s £963m acquisition of the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone, and Welsh Water’s £600m+ DPC project. The team also supported landmark digital and transport projects across Europe.

Specialising in full-service project delivery, the team offers deep expertise across commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, planning, construction, finance, and disputes. With a strong international platform and a deep bench of experienced lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland delivers sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional solutions with a reputation for excellence and client service.

Chambers Review

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Projects: Mainly Domestic - UK-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland showcases notable capabilities in the domestic projects market. The firm regularly engages in large-scale infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on energy transition and renewable energy matters. It advises a wide array of clients and demonstrates strong expertise in project financings.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland is advising National Grid Electricity Transmission in relation to the development of the Great Grid Partnership.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alex Carver
2
Alex Carver
2
Band 2

Alex Carver is sought after for his expertise in PPP projects and infrastructure developments. He has experience across the natural resources, healthcare and transport sectors.

Alex is innovative in finding legal solutions to complicated issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland

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UK-wide

Projects: Mainly Domestic

Alex Carver
2
Alex Carver
2
Band 2

Members

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Agnes Koko

Alex Carver

Alex Carver

Head of Department

Andrew Burns

Caroline Clapham

Daniel Freiman

David Jones

Dominic Lacey

James Trafford

Jubilee Easo

Mukhtiar Tanda

Nadine Gutteridge

Paul Maile

Richard Streeter

Stephen Hill