The offering at Burges Salmon LLP comprises a large group of specialists who are singled out as ‘leaders in their fields’. On the energy side, Ross Fairley and Ian Salter are the key names at leadership level, noted for their extensive expertise in renewables and nuclear energy, respectively. For the projects angle, Mark Paterson and Keith Beattie are core contacts. Julian Boswall is noted for his niche knowledge in the field of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, while Charles Robson, who joined the team from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in November 2022, singificantly strengthened the firm’s proficiency in mandates relating to heat networks. Alec Whiter - who was promoted to partner in May 2023 - and Emma Andrews are also active members of the group.
Testimonials
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- 'They were impressive in their depth of experience, their ability to resource our needs at all levels and their innovate ways of offering an attractive service offering.'
- 'Accessible, easy to understand and obviously have their fingers on the pulse of emerging technologies in renewables and CCUS.'
- 'Ross Fairley - lots of experience to capitalise on. Emma Andrews - great attention to detail.'
- 'Burges Salmon is unique in that it delivers the quality of service you would expect from a London City firm at Bristol rates. The team are approachable, well informed and very easy to work with.'
- 'The team are approachable while being challenging. They do not simply deliver the law but provide the advice in the context of the projects worked on. Their advice is pragmatic and easy to digest.'
- 'Leaders in their fields. Great overview of the market, and keen to suggest opportunities as they see them.'
- 'The team is excellent, agile and super client-focused. They are creative and able to look at issues from multiple perspectives in order to develop the best way forward.'
- 'Quick to pick up on the issues and navigate a way through to a successful conclusion.'
Key clients
- Ministry of Defence
- UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Department for Transport
- University of Bristol
- Bristol City Council
- National Highways
- Transport for Wales and the Welsh Government
- WaveHub Limited/Cornwall Council
- Blue Gem Wind/A JV between Total and Simply Blue
- Green Investment Group/Macquarie
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Drax
- Investec Bank
- BayWa r.e. UK Limited
- Southern Water
- Gresham House
- Octopus Renewables
- Ocean Winds Offshore
- ENGIE
- Bio Capital Limited
- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
- Progressive Energy (The Hynet Project)
- Equinor (Offshore Wind)
- Nuclear Liabilities Fund
- RWE
- EDF
- Ascent Flight Training
Work highlights
- Advising the Ministry of Defence on its procurement of the Dreadnought class submarines.
- Advising the UK Atomic Energy Authority on the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) PPP project to deliver a prototype fusion energy plant.
- Advised Bristol City Council on its City Leap initiative, aimed at bringing together private sector and community partners to deliver on a long-term multibillion programme of energy and infrastructure investment opportunities.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Salter