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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK
What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG has a respected energy practice with a strong reputation for regulatory work in the power and renewables sectors. The firm's expertise includes corporate, financing and regulatory work. It possesses significant experience in project development and management, including in nuclear, solar and energy storage projects. The team represents a wide array of clients in both the public and private sectors, including regulators and utility companies. Its lawyers advise clients in a number of jurisdictions, including the UK, Africa and North America.
Strengths
Gowling offers access to specialists in a broad spectrum of areas.
The Gowling team is outstanding in delivering commercial insights, rapid clear drafting and well-informed support in negotiation.
Gowling demonstrates strong sector knowledge.
The team is quick to respond to questions, sets clear timetables and always delivers as required.
Work Highlights
Gowling WLG acted for a syndicate of seven commercial banks on the £282 million financing for the construction of two greenfield battery storage projects being developed by Zenobe in Scotland.
Notable practitioners
Gareth Baker's client care is second to none.
Gareth Baker knows the industry back to front.
Gus Wood's detailed understanding the full breadth of energy issues is enhanced by his commercial insight and collaborative style.
James Stanier is an up-and-coming partner well thought of for his commercial and regulatory work in the energy sector. He is equally adept at advising power generation asset owners and corporate power purchasers.
James shares the team's broad and deep technical legal insight, commercial savvy and positive collaborative style.
James Stainer is very good in the PPA space.
James Stanier knows the market and he is focused on workable solutions.