Charlotte Eliades
DLA PiperDLA Piper‘s power and renewables practice advises across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, advising on acquisitions, developments, and financings of onshore and offshore wind, asolar power, and green hydrogen projects. The team also advises on corporate transactions, project documentation, and regulatory compliance in the energy transition domain. Energy and natural resources co-chair Natasha-Luther Jones has significant expertise in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy assets, while fellow co-chair James Carter focuses on corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). Andreas Gunst is recognised for his regulatory prowess in areas such as green hydrogen, renewable energy certificates, and CO2 emission allowances, while Anna Mills specialises in resolving disputes within the renewable energy sector. Other key contacts include Charlotte Eliades, recommended for project financing and development solutions within the renewable energy sector; Kenneth Wallace-Mueller, who focuses on renewable energy procurement and trading; and Tom Metcalfe, who handles onshore wind, solar developments and PPAs.
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Testimonials
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- 'Andreas Gunst and his team support us in several jurisdictions in relation to energy certificates, both on commercial contracting and regulatory matters. His in-depth knowledge of the market and his pragmatic approach is why we work with him.'
- 'Kenneth Wallace-Mueller has been very helpful when negotiating complex contracts.'
- 'Andreas Gunst and Kenneth Wallace-Mueller are a wonderful and skilled team with broad expertise, understanding and network.'
- 'Kenneth Wallace-Mueller's maturity in dealing with the complexities of renewable energy certification stands out. He has an excellent understanding of the technical and regulatory landscapes and an extensive professional network that has broadened his views and expertise over the past years.'
- 'The DLA team has great overall knowledge and a high level view of the business deals they support us in renewable energy contracts.'
- 'DLA is a leading name in the renewables space, in particular their power purchase agreement commercial practice led by Natasha Luther-Jones. Very few firms can evidence the volume and range of corporate power purchase agreements they have advised on, both on the developer and corporate side.'
- 'The team is led by Natasha Luther-Jones, who is a leading light in the renewables space and someone who leads a strong team of like-minded individuals who deal with the day-to-day delivery of the significant work she generates for the firm.'
- 'Natasha Luther-Jones is the international head of sustainability and ESG and global co-chair of Energy and Natural Resources Sector at DLA. She is very professional and knows her clients and their businesses really well. Natasha is an excellent networker and always considers other individuals and firms in the industry that she can introduce to us.'
Key clients
- Elgin Energy
- ACWA Power
- NORD/LB
- Prime Capital AG / Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund S.A
- E.ON
- Statkraft UK Limited / Statkraft Markets GmbH
- Energy Infrastructure Partners AG
- Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
- Schroders Greencoat LLP / Greencoat UK Wind
- National Grid
- SUSI Partners
- Baywa R.E.
- NatWest
- Kelda Group (Yorkshire Water)
- SNRG
- Be.EV
- NEOM Green Hydrogen
- Power Capital Renewable Energy
- Luminous Energy & Novuna / Mitsubishi HC Capital UK plc (lenders)
- Shell International Limited / B.V.
- Canary Wharf Group
- Nord L/B
- Lenders, including Nord/LB, LBBW and Rabobank
- Association of Issuing Bodies
- NTR Asset Management Europe DAC on behalf of its L&G NTR Clean Power (Europe) Fund
Work highlights
- Advised ACWA Power and Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel) on the award-winning Rounds 2 and 3 of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) renewable energy procurement programme, totalling 7.1 GW of solar capacity over five projects.
- Advised Elgin Energy, an international independent solar and storage developer, on the sale of a 100 MW portfolio of three solar PV projects across the UK to Pennon Group PLC.
- Advised Shell on its USD 1.9 billion acquisition of Nature Energy Biogas, a Denmark-based producer of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from agricultural, industrial and household wastes.
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Natasha Luther-Jones, James Carter