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Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy - UK
What the Team is Known For
Shakespeare Martineau fields considerable expertise advising major utilities and suppliers on regulatory, contractual and project development matters. The firm is particularly adept at assisting with the full gamut of energy distribution matters, from grid regulation and offtake agreements. Its energy lawyers are capable of handling both traditional and renewable power mandates, including solar, biomass and gas pipelines.
Strengths
The team gets the commercial imperatives and nuances required to protect landowners.
The team has a good blend of a commercial and deal-making approach with legal accuracy.
Shakespeare Martineau is very strong in regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
Shakespeare Martineau advised Evolve Energy Supply on a long-term structured energy trading deal with Shell Energy Europe.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Whitehead advises on a range of power sector mandates, including commercial and operational aspects of significant interconnector projects. He also assists with regulatory issues and M&A transactions in the sector. He is head of the firm's energy practice.
Andrew Whitehead is in tune with our business requirements and is quick to identify the appropriate member of his team who has the capacity to take on each project.