Squire Patton Boggs fields a notable projects, energy and natural resources team, which handles a wide range of matters across the globe. The group is particularly strong for renewables, offshore and onshore wind, solar, biomass, energy-from-waste, and carbon capture-related mandates, and is also adept at handling power and water projects, particularly in the Middle East, and PFI/PPP projects in the waste and defence sectors. Practice head James Duckworth is based between Leeds and Dubai, and has extensive experience handling procurement matters, with a particular focus on the energy, waste, water, healthcare and education sectors. Senior associate David Myers is also noted for his experience in planning work.
Testimonials
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‘Gemma Newell is superb. She has particular expertise in necessary wayleave matters. Gemma is organised and has sound judgment. Clients trust her and those in her team love working with her.’
Key clients
- Muse Developments Limited
- Leeds City Region Revolving Investment Fund LLP
- Catalyst Capital
- FORE
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Dubai
- Dubai Municipality
- Egdon Resources UK Limited
- Veolia Middle East
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Marubeni Corporation
- Taqat Development Co
- Nebras Power
- Federal Government of the UAE
- DP World
- EESL Energy Solutions LLC
- Capital and Centric
- Zenith
- Brookfield Group
- Taqat Development Co
- SP Manweb
- EnergieKontor (UK) Limited
- Innogy/Ventient
- Triton Power
- UK Power Networks
- Northern Gas Networks
- Northern Power Grid
- Fred Olsen Renewables
- Elgin Energy
- Low Carbon
- Black Mountain Renewables
- Wessex Energy Limited
- Western Power Distribution
- Falck Renewables
- Electricity North West
Work highlights
- Acted for DP World on the development of a prestigious port and warehousing facility at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Acted for Taqat Development Co on the development of two major plants for the supply of materials for electric batteries in Saudi Arabia.
- Advised Scottish Power Manweb PLC on the North Shropshire reinforcement development consent order.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Duckworth