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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK
What the Team is Known For
Freeths' dedicated energy offering focuses on renewable and sustainable energy technologies, with a particular emphasis on solar and battery storage. The firm represents a stable of utilities, energy producers and investors in project and asset transactions, commercial contracting and real estate mandates. The team also routinely assists corporate clients seeking to decarbonise their operations.
Strengths
They are very knowledgeable about the market and the new regulations and policies that may impact risks within a contract.
Freeths has an excellent team that is well versed in complex energy issues. They are very commercially aware and always have this in mind when advising clients.
The Freeths team is fast to respond and holds direct sector experience.
Work Highlights
Freeths advised ENGIE on its solar and battery energy storage offtake framework agreement with a consortium consisting of IB Vogt and DIF Capital Partners.
Notable practitioners
Head of Freeths' clean energy and sustainability group, Clare King is recognised for her broad power and renewables capability. She routinely advises on transactions and project development matters relating to solar and battery storage assets, alongside assisting corporate clients with their power purchasing and decarbonisation strategies.
Clare King provides a service above expectations every time.
Clare has excellent commercial acumen, detailed understanding of markets and a very good level of customer service.