DLA Piper‘s practice combines traditional strength on transactional matters in the solar and onshore and offshore wind sectors with an increasing focus on matters such as battery storage and hydrogen projects. The team’s global reach encompasses projects involving Nordic and Irish companies, and it is also noted for its ’ significant coverage of the corporate PPA market’. Leadership duties are shared between five partners: in Leeds, Natasha Luther-Jones, Robert Smith and Ben Peecock oversee the team, while Teresa Hitchcock and Ian Doig are the key names in Sheffield. Transport regulatory expert Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby, energy and infrastructure finance specialist Laura Gordon and Emma Whitfield, who is well-versed in renewable PPAs, are further names to note.
Testimonials
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‘Emma Whitfield is knowledgeable and warm. She takes real ownership of the mandate.’
‘Good industry knowledge, regional support allowing flexible working approach and reduced fee levels.’
Key clients
- National Highways
- Elgin Energy
Work highlights
- Advising National Highways on the £8bn+ Lower Thames Crossing project. The team is advising on the documentation relating to the procurement of the tunnel and two link road contracts, as well as the procurement of a hydrogen supply contract.
- Advising Elgin Energy on the sale of a 100 MW portfolio of three solar PV projects across the UK to Pennon Group PLC, an English-based water utility company.