Robert Broom
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLPLed by Stephen Hill, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s global energy practice offers comprehensive advisory services in the nuclear power and electricity sectors. The team assists a broad range of clients with issues related to electricity regulation, transmission and distribution, energy trading and supply, as well as grids and networks. Caroline Clapham specialises in international acquisitions, disposals, joint venture arrangements, and electricity-related disputes, while Jason Lovell focuses on the sale and purchase of development projects and generating assets. Regulatory specialist Simon Davies, noted as a ‘standout’ adviser, supports developers, utilities, and financiers on global energy projects, including structured transactions in traded energy wholesale markets. The team also features David Jones, recognised for his expertise in interconnectors and electricity transmission issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Simon Davies took the time to understand our business and provide practical options to ensure that we were able to negotiate terms which were agreeable to our business. This included the negotiation of off-standard terms.'
- 'I cannot rate Simon more highly for the work he carried out on our complex power purchase agreement transaction - he will be the first person I call if we have further projects in the future.'
- 'I'm working extensively with the Energy practice of the London office, and more specifically with the PPA team led by Simon Davies. The partner remains available for in-person meetings and tough negotiation. Very engaged and always available.'
- 'Simon Davies is a force of nature. Not only an excellent lawyer with exceptional knowledge of the European Renewable energy market, but a great person to work with. He masters all aspects of Power Purchase Agreements and he helps clients steering tactics to align with their Net Zero strategy. He deeply understands the specific needs of the client and he is able to prioritize issues, provide taylored risk assessment and, even more important, to think open wide and unfold new opportunities and optionality.'
Key clients
- Schroders Greencoat
- Shell International Limited
- Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (“IMCO”)
- Renewable Power Capital Limited
- Gresham House Energy Storage Fund
- The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG)
- RWE
- Brookfield Asset Management
- National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
- United Utilities Water Limited
- Pinnacle Power
- LyondellBasell
- Santander, Banco Sabadell, CIBC, BBVA, Natwest and Rabobank
- Hexicon AB
- Rampion Extension Development Limited
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Kiran Arora
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Simon Davies
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Hill