Mel Mahon
DentonsDentons‘ power team advises on several greenfield renewable project developments, both in the UK and globally. This includes providing strategic counsel on complex solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen projects, as well as handling power procurement matters for renewable power and carbon credit trading arrangements. Practice head Lucille De Silva is a recognised authority in the renewable energy sector, where she routinely handles renewables and low carbon transactions, particularly in the solar energy space. Recently promoted to partner, Gareth Tenner offers strategic advice on a range of projects, including green hydrogen, onshore and offshore wind, energy from waste, battery storage, and hydro initiatives. Colm Ó hUiginn remains another key contact for renewable power M&A transactions in the UK and Ireland, while Mel Mahon focuses on renewable energy projects across multiple technologies.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Lucille De Silva's expertise in solar projects, and renewable projects more widely, is unparalleled.'
- 'Dentons' energy projects team has a good-level of understanding of the renewable technologies, including on project construction and operation and related contracts.'
- 'Graham Richmond is highly experienced across all renewable technologies in the UK market. He has particular expertise in O&M/LTSAs for large scale projects and has helped us navigate complex issues, collaboratively with pragmatic advice and solutions.'
- 'The team at Dentons has a breadth and depth of experience that distinguishes it from other energy practices in the city.'
- 'The firm's longstanding focus on the energy sector provides clients with a high degree of confidence in their advice. The team has a high level of diversity, which is a positive attribute and one that many clients value, given that it generally lends itself to innovative solutions and diversity of thought.'
Key clients
- Bp
- Pale Blue Dot (Storegga Earth)
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad/ Vantage RE Limited
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (formerly BEIS)
- Crossbridge Energy A/S
- Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)
- Centrica
- KOWEPO
- CERO
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Work highlights
- Advised Crossbridge Energy A/S on a cooperation agreement with Everfuel for the development and offtake of green hydrogen from Everfuel’s anticipated 300MW electrolyser plant at the Fredericia, Denmark refinery which Crossbridge operates.
- Advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masda on the development of three renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan for a combined capacity of 1GW: (a) a 445 MWac solar PV project; (b) a 315 MWac solar PV project; and (c) a 240 MWac onshore wind project, which will each involve the State Oil Co. of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) as a minority shareholder.
- Advised Rio Energy, an Equinor ASA subsidiary and one of Brazil's leaders in the development of onshore renewable energy on a cross-border module supply agreement in relation to a circa. 150MW solar farm in Brazil
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.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Gareth Tenner
DentonsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lucille De Silva