The projects offering at Pinsent Masons LLP spans contentious and developmental and transactional advice in areas including carbon capture, English hydrogen projects and combined cycle gas turbine power plants. Global head of energy for Pinsent Masons, Melanie Grimmitt heads up the team alongside Stacey Collins, who is noted by peers in the market for his expertise in net zero carbon issues, and bioenergy expert John Bruce. Mark Harris frequently leverages his contentious expertise to assist clients with their risk management. Nick McDonald and Cameron Reid further extend the specialist expertise at the firm’s Leeds office.
Key clients
- Renew Holdings Plc
- Drax Group Plc
Work highlights
- Advising Viridor on the development of its carbon capture project at its energy from waste facilities in Runcorn. The project aims to capture c900,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.
- Advising Carlton Power on the development, construction, and operation of a pipeline of green Hydrogen Production projects in the UK, as part of its joint venture with Schroders Greencoat. The joint venture aims to develop a portfolio of up to 500MW by 2030.