Stephenson Harwood‘s projects, energy, and infrastructure practice advises a diverse range of clients - including sponsors, developers, and funders - on all manner of renewable energy transactions, encompassing offshore and onshore wind, solar, energy from waste, biomass, and green hydrogen. Practice head Jonathan Cripps is an expert in decarbonisation issues and a key contact for renewables and alternative energy projects. Max Lemanski leads the firm’s offshore energy group, providing advice on offshore wind and carbon capture and storage, while Rebecca Carter’s broad practice covers solar PV, biomass projects, and carbon capture and storage. Graeme Barton focuses on the operation and maintenance of operational renewable energy projects. Cathal Leigh-Doyle is recognised for his expertise in offshore energy disputes and construction project management.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The service of the firm is really outstanding: quick response, deep knowledge of the market and great authority in the legal issues involved. Great in advising the client.'
- 'The team has a lot of subject expertise in a niche field. This places them in a position where they are able to provide commercially friendly advice. The team is solution-oriented and has a strong acumen for how to navigate niche sector related issues.'
Key clients
- Hitachi Rail Limited and FirstGroup PLC - NextGen AssetCo Limited
- North London Waste Authority
- Encyclis Limited
- Mr and Mrs Leonardo Montesi (TEP)
- National Westminster Bank plc
Work highlights
- Acted for Hitachi Rail Limited and FirstGroup PLC on the establishment of a joint venture vehicle, NextGen AssetCo Limited, and the arrangements for the purchase and leasing by NextGen of up to 1,000 electric bus batteries valued at c.£100 million.
- Advised NLWA on all legal aspects of its North London Heat and Power Project since 2011 – a multi-year programme to build a new Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) at the Edmonton EcoPark in Enfield.
- Advised Encyclis on the real estate aspects in respect of a laydown area for an energy from waste facility in Walsall.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Cripps