Ms Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby > DLA Piper > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

With a focus on transport, regeneration, housing, and waste, DLA Piper is equipped to advise on a wide array of related issues including procurement, real estate, planning and litigation. The team is sought out by local authorities, devolved bodies and an expanding roster of private sector clients collaborating with the public sector. Practice head Robert Smith is a known name for his transport expertise, particularly in heavy rail, light rail, bus and strategic matters. Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby excels in transport regulatory work for major rail and bus projects.

DLA Piper‘s experienced team covers a wide range of transport matters, including work relating to heavy and light rail, bus, aviation and taxi issues. The team is experienced in acting on a number of road, highways and bridge projects, with strong international capabilities. Robert Smith has particular expertise in complex, regulated transport procurements, while Petra Billing is skilled in advising on planning and property matters within major transport projects, including property litigation. Ben Peecock and Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby are also key names to note.

DLA Piper‘s practice combines traditional strength on transactional matters in the solar and onshore and offshore wind sectors with an increasing focus on matters such as battery storage and hydrogen projects. The team’s global reach encompasses projects involving Nordic and Irish companies, and it is also noted for its ‘ significant coverage of the corporate PPA market’. Leadership duties are shared between five partners: in Leeds, Natasha Luther-Jones, Robert Smith and Ben Peecock oversee the team, while Teresa Hitchcock and Ian Doig are the key names in Sheffield. Transport regulatory expert Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby, energy and infrastructure finance specialist Laura Gordon and Emma Whitfield, who is well-versed in renewable PPAs, are further names to note.