England - North West • Projects, energy and natural resources

DLA Piper

DLA Piper continues to consolidate its market leading position in the region’s energy projects sector, receiving high-level instructions advising on renewables, new technologies, innovative battery storage projects, as well as government procurement processes. Andrew S. Davies, specialist in the waste, water and nuclear sectors, heads up the group of specialists, including Liam Cowell who is known for his expertise in handling complex deals in the infrastructure market and is lead partner in advising the MoreWater Consortium in their bid to be appointed contractor of the HARP DPC water tunnelling project where he acts with legal director Ben Morton who has particular expertise in the energy efficiency sector. Legal director Lorna Pattison acts for sponsors and funders in PPP and infrastructure projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team we work with on a regular basis thoroughly understand the complex nature of our sector and are skilled in communicating complex legal principles to ensure the Client can consider the legal and commercial risks to ensure the correct decision is made for the business.’

  • ‘The team are responsive and will swiftly act on any queries, fully supporting the Client's requirements to enable project matters to close successfully.’

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Key clients

  • Welsh Ministers
  • Tees Valley Combined Authority

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Work highlights

  • Advised Tees Valley Combined Authority on the procurement of an energy recovery facility to treat c450,000 tonnes of residual waste each year.
  • Advising the MoreWater Consortium in relation to their bid to be appointed as Contractor on the HARP project.

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