Bevan Brittan LLP's Bristol office handles diverse projects spanning energy, waste, transport, social infrastructure, and regeneration, where the firm acts for public sector clients, funders, and project developers. The practice is also reputed for its work in the PFI and PPP space and covers the full lifecycle of projects, from funding and development to asset management and operational issues. Leading the team is Nadeem Arshad, who brings niche expertise in energy-from-waste PFI projects. Nathan Bradberry is pivotal for infrastructure endeavours, while Harriet Murray Jones advises on the property aspects of major energy projects. Rupert Lugg joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in April 2023 and is particularly well versed in renewable energy as well as green hydrogen, battery storage, and transport decarbonisation projects.
Testimonials
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‘Whilst a great firm with procurement at the heart of what they do, they treat us as a priority, are brilliant at managing expectations and have always delivered within their stated time frames, even when those have been tight. Every single team member has been an absolute pleasure to deal with.’
‘They are personable, incredibly knowledgeable about their practice areas and at the same time very inclusive of their colleagues who have the appropriate expertise.’
‘Bevan Brittan has exceptional depth of experience and expertise in waste services, construction and engineering contracts and can draw on a broad range of complimentary disciplines to provide really comprehensive legal advice and support.’
‘Nadeem Arshad and Nathan Bradberry are exceptional in terms of the level of knowledge and experience they each bring. In addition to the high level of legal expertise, the partners at Bevan Brittan are particularly effective at engaging with all the key disciplines deployed across a project.’
‘We have worked alongside Nathan Bradberry and his energy resources team for a number of years and have always found them to be competent, professional and client focused.’
‘The Bevan Brittan team listens and interacts with the project as a whole. Legal aspects are at the forefront with a strong, commercial and long-term view always considered.’
‘The Bevan Brittan team had a strong partnering ethos and worked in a collaborative manner. A particular strength was understanding the needs of both the public and the private sector and navigating a path that would provide the optimal outcome for both parties.’
‘Knowledgeable and always willing to work with you to deliver what you need.’
Key clients
- Viridor Energy
- Char.gy
- Legal and General
- Boom Power
- Ethical Power Developments
- Peridot Solar
- London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
- Western Riverside Waste Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Welsh Government
- London Borough of Haringey
- Argent LLP
- London Borough of Islington
- Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust
- Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
Work highlights
- Advised Boom Power on two of their proposed nationally significant renewable energy infrastructure projects: the East Yorkshire Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage project, and the Fenwick Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage project.
- Advised Viridor Energy on their £2.1bn bid for the Tees Valley Waste Management PPP, which involves the development of 49.9MW energy recovery facility.
- Advised the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham on the £200m+ Hammersmith Bridge PPP project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nadeem Arshad