Ian Stubbs
Foot AnsteyFoot Anstey's Bristol-based energy and infrastructure practice is noted for its experience surrounding solar energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles infrastructure, in addition to nuclear energy. Handling large-scale domestic and international projects, including green hydrogen and ammonia production, the team is led by Ian Stubbs, whose expertise is centred around the transactional and financing aspects of major projects. Planning and environmental partner Christian Silk and Kutahya Cherry, who excels in handling renewable energy matters from a real estate angle, are further key names in the team.
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‘Good and practical knowledge about solar PPAs.’
‘Foot Anstey is a very client-focused law firm, creating an environment of trust and confidence in the lawyer-client relationship. During our experience working with Foot Anstey we have found a law firm that offers full availability and always gives quick and accurate answers to the issues that are raised.’
‘The team is very good. Well organised, well disciplined and very personable. A pleasure to deal with. ’
‘Kutayha Cherry is a standout partner for me. She blends being very bright with being very commercial and very proactive, which is a wonderful mix. Someone who you enjoy working with and who you know will hold up their end of a deal. The fact that she is also a very nice person helps as well! ’
‘The firm has introduced a number of innovative ways to get to know its clients' businesses, which really makes them stand out from other firms. The team are all professional, approachable and interested in understanding a client's business so they can find ways to add value.’
‘The energy and projects team has provided support at various stages of our project. Dickon Court has become an extension of our project team, a trusted advisor that our executive team like to run ideas by. This level of engagement and closeness to the project has been invaluable to the team.’
'They have a strong background in the industry and can offer a multidisciplinary approach to the various aspects of complex energy projects.'
'Kutahya Cherry is friendly, approachable, and savvy. She is always open to exploring how Foot Anstey can support our business further.'
Key clients
- Elements Green
- British Solar Renewables
- WElink Energy Group
- Celtic Sea Power
- GRIDSERVE
- EDF Energy
- Innova Capital Limited
- Beaufort Energy
- Elmya Energy
- LG Energy Solutions Vertech
- Energiesprong UK
- Regener8 Solar and
- The Wave
- Powen
- Sonnedix
Work highlights
- Advised Elmya Energy on its entry into a joint venture with Renewable Power Capital.
- Acted for Solivus in the negotiation and installation contract for lightweight solar panels at Farnborough Airport.
- Advised Gridserve on its suite of construction contracts to streamline the contracting process, re-allocate risk between the parties, and ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of their growth plans.
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Ian Stubbs