Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Chaired by global energy head Lewis McDonald, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is renowned for its instrumental role in advising clients on pivotal energy transition projects. The team routinely provides expert guidance on the development, financing, acquisition, and sale of various renewable energy and new technologies projects. Their wide-ranging focus encompasses onshore and offshore wind and solar energy initiatives, battery energy storage systems, and energy-from-waste plant projects. Key contacts in the firm’s renewables practice include Sarah Pollock, a go-to choice for both leading renewable investors and new market entrants striving to achieve their net-zero goals, and clean energy transition specialist Silke Goldberg, who advises on renewable power generation transactions, climate change liability and litigation issues as well as emission trading regimes. Matthew Job is recognised for his contributions to energy transition work, while Helen Beatty is a notable authority on decarbonisation matters. Charlotte Whight is also highly recommended for renewables projects spanning wind, solar battery energy storage systems and green hydrogen.