The practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is adept in all aspects of energy, from drafting and negotiation to mergers and acquisitions in cases involving such areas of focus as tidal energy, battery storage and interconnectors. David Wyles joined the practice in April 2023 from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP. Further team changes to note include the departures of Andrew Duckworth to an in-house position in November 2022 and of Greg Falkof to Mishcon de Reya LLP in December 2022. The team is led by Stephen Hill. Robert Broom has joined from Ernst & Young LLP.
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- 'The overall team has great depth and breath. The support we have received in the energy infrastructure areas of seabed leases, off-take, grid sharing, debt financing, merger & acquisitions. Whenever we need specific expertise, the firm seems always able to provide a competent and experienced professional.'
Key clients
- Greencoat Capital LLP
- Gresham House Energy Storage Fund Plc
- Menter Môn Cyf
- NextEnergy
- NextEnergy
- Pulse Clean Energy
- Reseau de Transport d’Electricite
- EirGrid
- RWE
- Statkraft UK
- TEPCO
- The Renewables Infrastructure Group (UK) Limited
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars 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.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Hill