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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

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

Band 4

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 and those in Africa and North America.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG advised Atrato Onsite Energy on the disposal of its portfolio of solar assets to a joint venture owned principally by Brookfield and RAIM Apollo.

Strengths

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  • The Gowling teams are well integrated, so they are able to handle engagements with multiple fee-earners in a seamless manner and manage across specialisms very effectively.

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  • Gowling have deep knowledge of the market and business practices.

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  • Gowling have an in-depth understanding of the key aspects of successfully delivering a renewable energy project. This up-to-date readiness gives confidence in getting projects across the line.

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  • The Gowling team are proactive, with deep industry knowledge and good client connections.

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  • The team have a wide range of skills and always go above and beyond to help.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gareth Baker
    Gareth Baker

    Gareth Baker

    Gareth Baker regularly represents energy clients in various corporate matters, including disposals, acquisitions and portfolio reorganisations. His diverse practice covers transactions involving wind, solar and waste-to-energy developments. He co-leads the global energy sector practice.

    • Gareth Baker has an excellent sense of what is important to our business and what we need. He is honest and guides us through complex transactions in a clear and focused manner.

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    • Gareth is an excellent leader. He has great sector knowledge, his client service is second to none, and he is known for getting deals done. Gareth is great to work with.

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    • Gareth Baker is always there to deliver knowledge and support the process.

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    • Gareth has a great understanding of renewable assets.

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  • Gus Wood
    Gus Wood

    Gus Wood

    Gus Wood counsels clients on regulatory and commercial matters relating to the generation and storage of electricity. He has a strong knowledge of power purchase and export arrangements.

    • Gus Wood is incredibly reactive and is a great communicator. He understands the industry in and out.

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    • His client service is excellent.

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    • Gus is is exceptionally bright and incisive.

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  • James Stanier
    James Stanier

    James Stanier

    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 Stanier has a very high level of understanding of renewable energy.

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Ranked Individuals at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP (3)

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    Gareth Baker

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    Gus Wood

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    James Stanier

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