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Shakespeare Martineau

Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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As a full-service firm with a focus on the energy and water sectors, we’re able to tailor our service offering to fit client's needs.

Our 50+ energy and water team is made up of lawyers from multiple disciplines across the firm, all of whom act for clients active, or with an interest, in the sectors. These include our specialists in utility regulation and industry codes, as well as experts across real estate, corporate finance, commercial contracts, retail and consumer debt, litigation and, uniquely for a law firm, our in house planning consultants. The knowledge our experts bring across the many dimensions of the utility landscape allows us to give clients clear, concise advice – combined with strong commercial flair – to deliver bespoke solutions.

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

Band 5

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Shakespeare Martineau advised Evolve Energy Supply on a long-term structured energy trading deal with Shell Energy Europe.

Strengths

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  • The team gets the commercial imperatives and nuances required to protect landowners.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUK

  • The team has a good blend of a commercial and deal-making approach with legal accuracy.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUK

  • Shakespeare Martineau is very strong in regulatory matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Whitehead
    Andrew Whitehead

    Andrew Whitehead

    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.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy respondentUK
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Ranked Individuals at Shakespeare Martineau (1)

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    Andrew Whitehead

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy

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Members

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  • Mark Bartholomew

  • Peter Dilks

  • Tim Speed

  • Sushma Maharaj

  • Martyn Thorpe

  • Janet James

  • Jayne Gardner

  • Nicola Lediard

  • Eddie Flanagan

  • Aller Dawlat

  • Andrew Whitehead

    Head of Department

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