GA Solicitors specialises in energy, with renewable projects such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen at the centre of the firm’s portfolio. Helen Rumford is the key contact and handles a broad range of issues in the energy space, including acting on acquisitions and refinancings. Other notable practitioners are corporate and commercial partner James Peterson and dispute specialist Ieuan Jones.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A small but strong and experienced team which is quick to respond to questions and tasks with a high level of diligence.’

  • ‘Helen Rumford is experienced, knowledgeable in the sector and always responds quickly. Very efficient.’

  • ‘Helen Rumford is a first port of call for us with any real estate query; her breadth of expertise and experience is a great asset. She relays advice in a clear, considered manner which is easy for non-lawyer clients to follow and she finds commercially focused solutions.’

  • ‘The team at GA is very friendly and always welcoming. The advice they provide is helpful and from the outset of a project the format they follow is clearly laid out for us to understand.’

  • ‘Helen Rumford has a great depth and breadth of knowledge when it comes to providing legal and development advice on energy projects. She provides clear guidance which is easily understandable and allows us to make the necessary choices in order to move forward with a project.’

  • ‘Helen Rumford is a dedicated professional, always willing to help and understanding client's needs.’

  • ‘GA Solicitors are amazing. They are quick to respond to queries and go above and beyond every time. They are quick to assist us with queries and explain things perfectly!’

  • ‘Helen Rumford is amazing. She is happy to meet face-to-face when we need to go over items in more detail and always keeps on top of requests and even chases us knowing we need to move things quickly!’

Key clients

  • Bluefield Solar Income Fund
  • Bluefield Services Limited
  • Bluefield Operations Limited
  • Low Carbon Gordano
  • Anglo Renewables Ltd
  • Anglo Energy Storage Ltd
  • Climate ER Ltd
  • Bluefield Renewable Developments Limited
  • Hydoo Limited
  • Buckinghamshire Community Energy Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Bluefield Solar Income Fund on maximising the value of their existing project portfolio of UK solar assets.
  • Worked with a global renewable energy operator and investor on new build, subsidy-free solar and storage projects in the UK.
  • Advised Anglo Renewables Ltd and Anglo Energy Storage Ltd on 18 new development sites, carrying out due diligence and putting in place options for leases and cable easements for new solar and energy storage sites.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Helen Rumford

Other key lawyers

James Peterson, Ieuan Jones