TLT fields a team which is renowned for its work in the clean energy sector, where it advises clients on sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments, amongst other areas. Maria Connolly is head of the Bristol-based practice and boasts extensive experience in sustainable energy, including solar, biomass, wind, and hydro projects, as well as electric vehicle charging and energy storage. Corporate matters fall under the key areas of expertise for Kay Hobbs, while Stuart Urquhart provides clients with contractual and regulatory advice in relation to commercial arrangements in the energy field.
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Testimonials
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‘Matthew Grimwood is a highly experienced and knowledgeable property lawyer who is well regarded and well liked across the industry and particularly by ourselves.’
'TLT has great experience in all types of renewable energy projects, working with us in solar, BESS and EV charging particularly. They're a very personable and friendly practice, but outcome orientated, which we certainly need.'
'Matthew Grimwood is the partner who holds our matters, a sophisticated and commercially aware lawyer who is responsive and easy to get on with.'
'TLT's energy and projects practice is extremely strong. I instruct them as often as I can because I know that they have a holistic view of the market in which I operate, and can provide a full suite of legal support.'
'Maria Connolly and Kay Hobbs are energy superstars. They each have great judgement and fairly present risks in a way that allows me to judge what is, and more importantly, isn't, commercially acceptable.'
Key clients
- Capital Dynamics
- Lightsource BP
- TAG Energy
- Conrad Group
- Ecotricity Group
- GRIDSERVE
- JBM Solar Projects
- SSE plc
- Low Carbon Group
- Thrive Renewables
- Santander
- ILOS
- Innova Energy
- Triodos Bank
- Intelligent Land Investments
- Enso Green Holdings
Work highlights
- Advised Thrive Renewables PLC on its investment in United Downs Geothermal Limited in connection with the construction and development of the UK’s first ever commercial-scale geothermal power generation project.
- Acted for Cero and Enso Energy in relation to its joint venture – Enso Green Holdings Limited - to develop and build over 8GW of solar and battery projects using National Grid transmission connections.
- Advised ILOS on its £70m debt facility from Bayerische Landesbank to fund the construction and operation of four ground-mounted solar PV projects.
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Practice head
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Maria Connolly