Ben Sheppard
Walker Morris LLPWalker Morris LLP‘s infrastructure and energy practice is highly regarded for its expertise in mandates connected to waste, bio-resources and renewables. Additionally, the team is deeply involved in progressive energy work such as private wire networks and a range of initiatives related to net zero including sustainable finance and low-carbon projects. Ben Sheppard, described as a ’very safe pair of hands on complex energy deals’ leads the practice alongside Tim Jackson-Smith, a specialist in transactional work in the energy and infrastructure space. Consultant Judith Pike brings a wealth of real estate expertise to the team, while Jules Harbage and Carly Thorpe are key contacts for projects that require construction and engineering expertise.
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‘One key strength is the ability of the team to bring in other members of Walker Morris for specialist areas of advice property, employment etc. They are very open and honest and can call on specialist knowledge when it really matters.’
‘Working with Adam Bertram on my latest project, I have appreciated his frankness and flexibility. The project has moved through many phases, and quite erratically, but Adam has always given his full focus whenever he has been called upon.’
‘Team with strength in depth and diverse experience in disputes.’
‘Carly Thorpe is excellent. ’
‘Very responsive and able to work towards tight deadlines.'
- 'They are very responsive to our business needs, speak in a way that is friendly, concise and easy to understand, and make a big effort to understand our business so that they can offer informed views on the issues at hand.’
‘We routinely work with Judith Pike and Ben Sheppard who we know well and trust to offer a consistently high level of service.'
- 'Ben Sheppard has proved a very safe pair of hands on complex energy deals including in a PPP context. One of a rare breed of lawyers who truly stands out in this sector.’
Key clients
- MVV Environment
- DZ BANK
- Drax Group plc
- Port of Tilbury (Forth Ports)
- British Steel
- SmartestEnergy
- Homes England
- Kier Group
- FCC Environment
- Grissan Energy
- Outotec (USA) Inc
- Associated Waste Management
- Barnsley Metropolitan District Council
- Rock Solid Processing
- Arla Foods
- Gasrec
- East London Biogas
- Conrad Energy
- Storengy
- Iona Capital
- Enovert
- OCO Technology
- Metka
- Integrated Power International Ltd
- The University of Cambridge
- Hochtief SolarPartner
- Telcom Group
- Opus Energy
- Two Blues Solar Limited
Work highlights
- Advising the Barnsley Council on a project for the funding and installation of solar PV panels on 1,000 homes in partnership with a Community Energy Company.
- Acted for Iona Capital on an investment into Carbon Capture Scotland Limited*CCSL). Iona's latest investment in CCSL will see the extension of carbon capture technology at Iona's Crofthead biogas plant in Dumfries, being the only biomethane facility operating with carbon capture technology in Scotland.
- Acting for Telcom Group on its acquisition of fixed wireless and high-speed fibre network provider, Luminet Networks.
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Ben Sheppard, Tim Jackson-Smith