The ‘unfailingly excellent’ cross-practice future energy team at TLT is able to advise across the entire project lifecycle, with typical recent highlights ranging from assistance with battery storage M&A transactions to debt funding for an onshore wind turbine. Maria Connolly spearheads the department, with Kay Hobbs, Gary Roscoe and Matthew Grimwood providing corporate, financing and real estate expertise, respectively.  Legal director Stuart Urquhart has extensive experience handling contractual and regulatory matters relating to commercial arrangements in the energy projects space.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I have worked with the TLT future energy team for years and they are unfailingly excellent, not to mention friendly and very easy to work with. They really get the renewables industry. TLT have always embedded deep sustainability principles in their offering, and that, coupled with the firm’s science-based net zero target, sets the firm at the front of ESG offerings in the legal marketplace.'
  • 'I like that the lawyers in the team are commercial, and align their advice to the in-house team rather than to a set of rigid principles. They take the time to get inside the workings of a company, and build solid relationships with the in-house team. Even though a complex acquisition may require advice from multiple service lines, the team pulls together as one and that sets TLT apart from others where cross-department cracks show up.'
  • 'All of them go the extra mile to understand me, my team, my company and the project. They pull all the stops out to work as quickly as the project needs. They are all experts in renewable energy and it shows.'
  • 'TLT is able to advise on all aspects of a clean energy project and the clean energy team knows the market inside out – as such, they are able to provide a service beyond just legal advice and are able to advise on market trends and constraints such that projects can be structured and sold to achieve optimal results. They operate as an extension of our in-house team and are truly committed to getting a deal done.'
  • 'The TLT team stand out for being truly passionate about and committed to the clean energy sector. The experience and network they have makes them one of the leading firms advising on clean energy projects and transactions. They are also ‘real’ people – very approachable, collaborative and build strong relationships. We see them as trusted advisers who act in our best interests to get the best result for us.'
  • 'Kay Hobbs really knows this sector, is well connected and provides useful insights. She provides a high-quality service, works quickly and pragmatically and is focused on "getting the deal done". I would recommend her to anyone.'
  • 'Matthew Grimwood is one of the team’s leading clean energy property lawyers and has advised on all property aspects of our extensive portfolio. He is well experienced on all clean energy property matters and works well under pressure – he is highly rated by our team.'
  • 'I have always received a first-class service from the TLT team in the renewables space. They seem to have great corporate and real estate associates and partners and an excellent sector knowledge and reputation.'

Key clients

  • Capital Dynamics
  • Blackrock
  • TAGEnergy
  • Blackfinch Investments
  • Ecotricity Group
  • GRIDSERVE Sustainable Energy Ltd
  • JBM Solar Projects
  • SSE plc
  • Low Carbon Group
  • Thrive Renewables
  • Santander
  • Korkia Solar Investments Europe Ltd.
  • Innova Energy
  • Triodos Bank
  • Intelligent Land Investments

Work highlights

  • Advising TagEnergy on a partnership with Balance Power, an independent energy specialist, to develop 500MW of battery storage projects in the UK.
  • Advising BlackRock Global Renewable Power III on its ​new joint venture with battery storage developer KX Power Limited.
  • Advising Ecotricity on a 100% vegan biogas plant which creates gas from grass, as well as advising on a feedstock supply arrangement benefiting the local farming community.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Maria Connolly

Other key lawyers

Kay Hobbs, Gary Roscoe, Matthew Grimwood, Stuart Urquhart