Under the leadership of ‘exceptional communicator’ Ian Stubbs, the offering at Foot Anstey brings together energy, construction, planning and corporate specialists to advise on complex energy and infrastructure projects. The ‘truly epic’ team has developed particular strength in the solar, nuclear, battery storage and electric vehicles spaces. In a demonstration of the firm’s commitment to the field, January 2023 saw the promotion of energy specialists Kutahya Cherry, Suriya Edwards and Dickon Court to the partnership.
Testimonials
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- 'The team at Foot Anstey are approachable, friendly and knowledgeable. They are deeply immersed in the renewable energy and EV sectors and always give practical and tailored advice.'
- 'The Foot Anstey team is truly epic - they have become an integral part of our in-house legal service. This team delivers high-quality legal work, with exceptional attention to detail, alongside honest communication in terms of commercial suggestions and expectations.'
- 'Suriya Edwards has been key in establishing our strong client-firm relationship. Her honesty when delivering clear and strategic advice has been invaluable and she has been a fantastic resource; both in times of calm negotiation and crises.'
- 'Aliki Zeri really knows the renewable energy market and truly understands the pressures faced by an in-house team. Her attention to be detail is exemplary.'
- 'Aliki Zeri for general support and legal advice. Dickon Court for contracting and litigation advice. Both go the extra mile to assist where they can.'
- 'Ian Stubbs is an exceptional communicator and provides a super service.'
Key clients
- BSR (British Solar Renewables)
- WElink Energy Group
- Celtic Sea Power
- GRIDSERVE
- EDF Energy including EDF Renewables/Pivot Power, EDF Thermal & Generation and EDF Nuclear New Build (Hinkley Point C & Sizewell C)
- Innova Capital Limited
- Beaufort Energy
- Elmya
- LG Energy Solutions Vertech
- Energiesprong UK
- Regener8 Solar and
- Plymouth City Council
Work highlights
- Advising British Solar Renewables on a range of corporate, commercial and real estate matters, including advising the shareholders of the BSR Group on their sale of the group to ICG Infra and assisting with planning matters relating to a project subject to the Welsh Developments of National Significance regime.
- Advising Celtic Sea Power on Cornwall Floating Offshore Wind Accelerator, a project part-funded by the EDFR.
- Advising Innova Capital on the negotiation and exchange of options for lease in connection with its proposed development of two large battery storage projects.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Stubbs