Ben James
Simmons & SimmonsSimmons & Simmons‘ London-based power practice, led by Iain Duncan, provides expert advice on the development, financing, construction, and acquisition of renewable energy projects, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, and EV charging infrastructure. Alex Blomfield is a specialist in cross-border renewable energy project development, financing, and M&A. Marc Fèvre is a key contact for renewable power offtake arrangements and innovative carbon financing, with a notable focus on Africa. Patrick Wallace’s expertise extends to battery storage and PPAs, while Andrew Petry handles renewables transactions, including restructuring and acquisitions. Ben James is another key contact for renewable energy transactions across private M&A, joint ventures and private equity.
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Testimonials
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- 'Marc Fèvre is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. Expert in different fields with strong commercial know how, he has contributed to our project, bringing quality above all expectations.'
- 'Simmons & Simmons has a clear and deep knowledge of renewable energy sector agreements.'
- 'Marc Fèvre provides excellent professional support in the renewable energy space that is often outside client ordinary course of business. Marc knows the sector and its customary practices. He is respected for his know how, and he navigates with ease through the issues in contracting with energy providers.'
Key clients
- Mainstream Renewable Power
- Globeleq and its Cameroon power project companies Kribi and Dibamba
- Sunfunder ESCO
- Source Energie
- Next Energy
- Beo Clean Energy Ltd.
- Stone City Energy
- AXA Group
- Ellomay Capital
- Total Eren
- The Department for Business and Trade
Work highlights
- Advised Mainstream on its exit (alongside Actis) from its Lekela Power platform in Africa, which is one of Africa’s largest pure-play renewable energy IPP.
- Acted for Next Energy in relation to a number of solar acquisitions and disposals in the UK, including the acquisition from Lightsource BP of a 60MWp solar project in the East Midlands.
- Advised Source Energie (“SE”), a new renewable energy developer formed by an experienced management team, on the development of a pipeline of over 5GW of renewable energy and storage projects.
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.
Marc Fèvre
Simmons & SimmonsNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alex Blomfield
Simmons & SimmonsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Iain Duncan