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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 is knowledgeable and its helpfulness is amazing.
Shakespeare Martineau knows regulatory work inside out.
Work Highlights
Shakespeare Martineau supported on development and rollout of National Grid ESO's 'Demand Side Flexibility' service offered to household consumers during the winter of 2023/24.
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 really pragmatic and switched on. He is a real expert in his field.