Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
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Shoosmiths represents a broad offering in the energy sector, particularly suited to clients operating within the UK market. Utilising the firm's nationwide network of offices, Shoosmiths' practitioners routinely assist on transactional, financing and project development mandates. Its clients range from corporate purchasers of power to solar and wind developers and sector focused investment funds.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths advised Energiekontor on the development and disposal the Garbet, Lairg II, Strathrory and Longhill onshore wind farms in Scotland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Shoosmiths team is excellent at distilling key issues into layman's terms and enabling a fruitful and efficient discussion."
"Shoosmiths's advice on PPA's is excellent. The team is clearly experienced in those types of contracts."
"Shoosmiths' diverse team and extensive experience across many clients means you as the client always get the best support."
"The Shoosmiths team is excellent at distilling key issues into layman's terms and enabling a fruitful and efficient discussion."
"Shoosmiths's advice on PPA's is excellent. The team is clearly experienced in those types of contracts."
"Shoosmiths' diverse team and extensive experience across many clients means you as the client always get the best support."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Pritchett is noted for his standout work on a range of renewable energy projects, including geothermal, solar, wind and battery storage developments. He assists with project developments and power purchase agreement negotiations in both domestic and European markets.
"Chris has the ability to absorb large volumes of information and retain a line of clarity and direction is what makes him an exceptional partner."
"Chris Pritchett is knowledgeable on the subject matter. His advice is provided from a clear depth of experience."
James Wood-Robertson has a noteworthy practice with experience negotiating a range of energy supply arrangements, including PPAs and other transactional matters concerning energy-from-waste projects. He heads the Leeds team and national energy and infrastructure practice at Shoosmiths.
"James Wood-Robertson has great industry knowledge."
"James is very knowledgeable and able to explain concepts in layman's terms."
"James has excellent knowledge across the clean energy sector."
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