Pinsent Masons LLP

As a ‘commercially minded firm that understands the market and key issues’, Pinsent Masons LLP is well-positioned to advise a host of pension and infrastructure funds on a variety of low carbon assets and projects, as well as traditional oil and gas clients engaging with renewables and energy transition work. While onshore and offshore wind continues to be a flagship component of the team’s work, the firm is also active in district heating, battery storage and landmark hydrogen and pumped hydro projects. Ian McCarlie and Ronan Lambe co-lead the practice, with the former largely active across the entire renewable projects space, and the latter recognised for his specialism in power purchase agreements and emerging technologies. Jennifer Ballantyne is chiefly focused on the property, planning and environmental aspects of energy developments, and often works alongside Gary McGovern who is another expert in planning matters. Nicholas Carlin ’is a very experienced construction and offshore wind lawyer and a particular expert in turbine supply contracts’, while Gillian Frew takes the lead on financing instructions. James Todd supports a range of matters and is highly capable handling financing and regulatory issues.