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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - UK

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons has a sizeable team that is well established in the UK energy space. Its lawyers are well versed in matters relating to both conventional and non-conventional energy sources, including offshore wind and onshore solar. The team also offers expertise in assisting with the development of CCGT power plants, as well as nuclear newbuild and decommissioning work. It has further strength in handling transactional, operational and contentious mandates in the oil and gas industry. The firm acts for a range of clients, including developers, financial institutions and contractors.

Notable practitioners

Katharine Davies is a key contact at the firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons acted for Ithaca Energy on its GBP2.5 billion IPO and premium listing on the London Stock Exchange.

  • The firm advised BP Exploration on the Northern Endurance Partnership and Net Zero Teesside Carbon Capture & Storage projects. Net Zero Teesside is a proposed 860 MW gas-fired power station with carbon capture and the anchor project for Northern Endurance Partnership.

  • The firm advised TotalEnergies on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Aurora Offshore Wind Farm from Simply Blue Energy.

Strengths

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"The team is approachable, available and very knowledgeable at all levels."

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Woolf
4
Band 4

Jonathan Woolf is an oil and gas lawyer with noteworthy experience of assisting clients with M&A transactions and joint ventures. His clients include multinational oil and gas companies in both the upstream and downstream spaces.

"Jonathan is strong technically. He is a good corporate lawyer in addition to having in-house experience."

"He is a highly effective lawyer."

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Melanie Grimmitt
4
Band 4

Global head of energy Melanie Grimmitt earns recognition for her expertise in relation to the construction and development of conventional power assets. She frequently advises on transactions involving domestic CCGT power plants and battery storage projects.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
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Jonathan Woolf
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power
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Melanie Grimmitt
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Band 4
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