Shoosmiths LLP’s energy and infrastructure practice has seen continuous growth, with the team being involved in a broad range of matters. Key focus areas for the team include advising on clean energy development, energy procurement, and infrastructure investment mandates. James Wood-Robertson heads up the team, with considerable experience advising on infrastructure and renewable energy projects, including waste PPP transactions. Also noted is Jennifer Clarke, who has experience advising on cross-sector projects, with particular expertise in non-contentious public procurement projects.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge of the sector, particularly knowledge of the Power Purchase Agreement, Wind Turbine Supply Agreements and Share Purchase Agreements.’
‘Great team spirit and good knowledge across a diverse sector.’
‘Good value, very dedicated and fresh.’
‘Previous experience representing both generators and energy buyers (both sides of the equation) and integration with local suppliers is very beneficial to our negotiations and contracting.’
‘Great service, real expertise.’
‘The team is very personable, approachable and flexible so that when legal issues arise, they are quick to respond and support when required.’
‘The team is very approachable and friendly.’
Key clients
- Equitix
- Foresight Group
- EnergieKontor
- ABO Wind
- ITM Power
- TotalEnergies
- Gresham House
- DIF Capital
- Triple Point
- Iona Capital
- ASDA
- Iceland Foods
- Iron Mountain Data Centres
- Molson Coors
- Cellnex
- Switch2 Energy
- EZ Charge
- Reserflex
- B9 Energy
- Wolfland Group
- MPG Wind
Work highlights
- Advised leading UK infrastructure fund, Equitix, on its £84m investment into fibre network provider, Freedom Fibre.
- Advising German onshore wind developer, EnergieKontor, on the development of several onshore wind projects and a solar PV project across the UK.
- Advising Iceland Foods on long-term, high-value corporate power purchase agreements with several renewable energy developers.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Wood-Robertson