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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Projects: Mainly Domestic

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

About

Provided by Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The lawyers in our Infrastructure group have a well-earned reputation for excellence established over years of advising on infrastructure projects across a wide range of sectors including:

  • Education​
  • Energy
  • Defence
  • Health
  • Regeneration
  • Transport
  • Waste
  • Water

Our clients tell us that it is our approach which sets us apart, with a focus exclusively on their needs and key drivers, deploying our experience in early identification of problems and proposing solutions to ensure smooth delivery of the most complex projects. We are engaged by developers, contractors, service providers, public authorities and lenders, in the UK and worldwide advising across the full project lifecycle: from procurement and regulation (including State Aid considerations), through to design and construction, financing and operation and maintenance.

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Projects: Mainly Domestic - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Shepherd and Wedderburn is recognised for its experience in UK domestic projects. The team advises public and private sector clients on projects across a range of industries, including education, waste to energy and healthcare. The firm has considerable expertise in the energy sector.

Notable practitioners

Stephen Colliston is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn advised Canadian Solar regarding the 500MW Coalburn 1 Battery Storage Project in South Lanarkshire.

Strengths

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  • Irrespective of the type of issue we have, Shepherd and Wedderburn are able to field a specialist to assist us.

    Projects: Mainly Domestic respondentUK

Members

Provided by Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

  • Stephen Colliston

    Head of Department

  • Stephen Maughan

  • Nigel Sievwright

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