Shakespeare Martineau LLP boasts especial strength in the energy sectors, with an array of private providers included in its clientele. The firm is experienced with public tender advice and is also well-versed in renewable energy mandates, advising on battery and solar projects. Its national presence also allows for regional-specific advice when necessary. Andrew Whitehead spearheads the practice, specialising in energy regulation and contracts for utility providers and developers. Martyn Thorpe joined in February 2023 from an in-house position, whilst Selina Hinchcliffe joined from Browne Jacobson LLP in April 2023.
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Key clients
- National Grid Electricity
- Grain LNG
- Cadent Gas
- E.ON
- Utilita
- Agratas
- Last Mile Infrastructure Group
- Bluestone Energy
- Arlington Energy
- Joint Office of Gas Transporters
- Statera Energy
- National Gas Transmission plc
- Compleo
- Severn Trent plc
- Shell Energy Retail
- Highway Stops Retail
- Sustainable Energy First
- Business Power & Gas
- BritNed Development
- Marble Power
- FPC Electric Land Limited
- Electricity North West Limited
- Certas Energy
- Coventry and Solihull Waste
- South Staffordshire Water plc
- Anglian Water plc
- SUNEL UK
- Whitetower Energy
- Ripple Energy
- FW Thorpe Plc
- Bryt Energy
- FPC Electric Land Ltd
- Packaged Energy Solutions Limited
- Power Data Associates
Work highlights
- Supporting National Grid ESO on tenders for services to restore the network in the event of a total or partial shutdown of the national electricity transmission system.
- Worked with the Grain internal team to draft and issue the auction documentation, as well as assist in gaining Ofgem approval and advising on the process throughout.
- Appointed as “virtual in-house” counsel for Agratas Limited, which is a new company set up by Tata Sons.
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Andrew Whitehead