Howard Kennedy LLP‘s energy team offers a comprehensive range of power advisory services, including electricity regulation, generation, and supply, as well as regulatory compliance and arbitration related to contractual and obligation breaches. The firm’s energy team is led by Jonathan Cohen, noted for his extensive experience in assisting clients with a broad spectrum of conventional power generation issues, spanning regulatory advice, compliance, and disputes arising from power generation activities. Another key member of the team is Duncan Bagshaw, an international arbitration specialist who focuses on electricity generation and supply, with a particular emphasis on projects in Africa.
Testimonials
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- 'Howard Kennedy's energy practice is at the very top of the market. They are a client favourite because they deliver high quality work product at a reasonable cost, by the standards of the London market.'
- 'Duncan Bagshaw is a market leader in the field. He is the first port of call for African energy disputes in London.'
- 'Jonathan Cohen has delivered sound advice on recent power related agreements. An efficient and competent operator in this field, we have always received clear advice to enable efficient decisions to be made.'
- 'Howard Kennedy have been able to provide us with clear and objective legal advice on complex matters relating to power in a timely manner.'
- 'Very knowledgeable, responsible and work well as a team.'
Key clients
- Atlantic Green UK Limited (Interland & Nofar Energy joint venture)
- Thrive Renewables plc
- Murphy Utility Assets
- Eurafric Power Limited
- EcoWorld Ballymore
- Xetrov Energy Limited
- Carbonaires Limited
- Link Park Heathrow LLP
- Manawey Developments Limited
- MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Eurafic Power Limited on the enforcement of two arbitration awards against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, arising out of contracts relating to the purchase of a major power generation company.
- Advised the energy arm of Murphy Utility Assets on its market entry into the UK’s district heat networks sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Cohen