Howard Kennedy LLP‘s power offering has strong capabilities advising on the array of energy matters, with particular focus on clean technologies, namely being offshore and onshore wind, solar photo-voltaic, energy storage, combined heat and power (CHP), district heating and cooling and electric vehicles, amongst others. It also has developing expertise in battery storage work. In addition to its advisory work, the team has a strong reputation for its abilities handling contentious work both nationally and in emerging markets; this is Duncan Bagshaw’s particular area of focus. Specialist in low carbon and renewables work Jonathan Cohen leads the team, and is noted as ‘dedicated’ with an ’in-depth knowledge of energy law’. ‘Hardworking’ legal director Jane Brassington is also a key team member.
Testimonials
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‘The team has excellent experience in heat networks and distributed energy systems. They also cover the real estate aspects of energy well.’
‘Jonathan Cohen is very experienced in heat networks and distributed energy.’
‘A willingness to help.’
‘The team provides an exceptional service.’
‘The team is highly professional, very cooperative and attentive to our requirements as well as being flexible in finding solutions for our needs. Despite being a relatively large firm, their approach is still very personal, which we have always found very valuable.’
‘Jonathan Cohen has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of energy law. He has dedicated his career to this field, enabling him to navigate the intricacies of energy regulations, policies, and industry dynamics with ease. The team has a strong track-record in energy-related cases.'
‘I would highly recommend Jonathan Cohen and Duncan Bagshaw at Howard Kennedy for any related legal needs in the energy industry. Jonathan possesses a unique set of attributes that make him an exceptional choice for handling complex energy law matters. I am confident that Jonathan's team and his own sector expertise and dedication will make him a valuable asset for any clients in this space.’
- 'Jane Brassington is hardworking, responsive and always available.'
Key clients
- Atlantic Green UK Limited
- Eurafric Power Limited
- Galliard Homes
- MMD Steel
- Gresham House New Energy
- Murphy Utility Assets
- Longevity Power Ltd
- Battersea Power Station
- ECO-World Ballymore
- London Square Developments
- Blackfinch Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Battersea Power Station Development Company on the district energy system and the Landlord and Tenant Act issues associated, to provide heating and cooling to this large development site.
- Advised Atlantic Green, a joint venture between Nofar Energy and the Interland on a series of battery energy storage projects which are the largest in the UK.
- Advised the energy arm of Murphy Utility Assets, a large construction group know as mua Group, on its market entry into the UK’s district heat networks sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Cohen